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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator assert during the beginning of her conversation with Captain Littlepage in Chapter 5?
(a) That death must be the end.
(b) That there must certainly be life after death.
(c) That someday "everyone will know."
(d) That no one can know the answer.

2. What does the narrator stop to study on her walk?
(a) The lines and strength of the Miranda.
(b) The fishermen baiting trawls.
(c) The sound of the waves.
(d) The flight of the bird.

3. How would you characterize the relationship between Mrs. Todd and her mother?
(a) Communicative.
(b) Friendly and loving.
(c) Difficult.
(d) Strained.

4. What time of year does Joanna's funeral occur?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

5. With whom does Mrs. Todd go to visit Joanna in Chapter 13?
(a) The minister.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The sea captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Captain do while waiting in Chapter 5?

2. Where does Joanna go after the engagement is broken?

3. Where is the narrator at the opening of Chapter 20?

4. Where is Joanna buried?

5. Which word best describes the furnishings in the best room in Elijah's house?

(see the answer key)

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