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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Sant make the most of his potential?
(a) His father's alcoholism.
(b) His illness.
(c) Lack of ambition.
(d) Financial reasons.

2. How does the narrator characterize Captain Littlepage's reaction to Gaffett's story?
(a) He believes that the story is true.
(b) He believes that too much time at sea can affect your thinking.
(c) He believes that Gaffett made the story up.
(d) He believes that sailing is dangerous.

3. According to the narrator's quote, what does Darwin say about sea captains?
(a) They are the lowliest of men.
(b) They are the toughest of men.
(c) They are second only to schoolmasters.
(d) They are greater than kings.

4. What conclusion about the Captain's beliefs can be drawn from his conversation with the narrator?
(a) He believes that seafaring is dangerous.
(b) He tends not to believe in life after death.
(c) He believes that sailors cannot be trusted.
(d) He tends to believe in life after death.

5. Why does Mrs. Todd believe Mrs. Blackett won't be able to attend the event?
(a) She wasn't invited to the event.
(b) She has been ill.
(c) She did not arrive last evening.
(d) She is not a part of the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the narrator need to have her writing project finished?

2. Why is the narrator glad someone interrupts her at the beginning of Chapter 20?

3. What had Mrs. Todd been doing prior to her evening visit with Mrs. Fosdick and the narrator at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. What does the narrator say about Mrs. Todd's way of talking about Captain Littlepage?

5. What does the Captain assert during the beginning of his conversation with the narrator in Chapter 5?

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