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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Gaffett made the story up.
(c) He believes that sailing is dangerous.
(d) He believes that too much time at sea can affect your thinking.

2. How does the narrator react to the Captain's story?
(a) She believes that a man like the Captain can only tell the truth.
(b) She believes that the story is true.
(c) She has always believed in such things.
(d) She is skeptical.

3. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?
(a) He is friends with everyone.
(b) He is like the father of the community.
(c) He is an outsider.
(d) He is well-respected.

4. What offer does William make the narrator?
(a) He offers to take her for a carriage ride.
(b) He offers to take her back to Dunnett Landing.
(c) He offers to show her the island.
(d) He offers to make her some chowder.

5. When does Joanna ask Mrs. Todd to return?
(a) Never.
(b) In a month.
(c) The next day.
(d) In a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Todd react to Joanna's revelation?

2. What emotion prompts Joanna to take such drastic measures once the engagement is broken off?

3. How can the mood be described as the narrator, Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Blackett make their way to the event?

4. What had others told Elijah would happen with time after his wife's passing?

5. How does the narrator react to Joanna's story?

(see the answer key)

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