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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 say the idle lobster boats tied up at the shoreline seem to be doing at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) Taking an afternoon bath.
(b) Taking an afternoon nap in the sun.
(c) Soaking in the sun.
(d) Waiting for work.

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

3. Who is William?
(a) Mrs. Todd's brother-in-law.
(b) Mrs. Todd's brother.
(c) Mrs. Blackett's brother.
(d) Mrs. Blackett's brother-in-law.

4. What happens at the last minute before Joanna's wedding?
(a) Her fiancé marries someone else.
(b) Joanna dies.
(c) Her fiancé refuses to marry her.
(d) Her fiancé dies.

5. What punishment does Joanna inflict on herself?
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Isolation from others.
(c) Endless work on the island.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Todd believe Mrs. Blackett won't be able to attend the event?

2. Why did the Captain leave his position as Commander?

3. What conclusion about the narrator's beliefs can be drawn from her conversation with Captain Littlepage?

4. Where did Gaffett say he had previously been shipwrecked?

5. Who does Mrs. Todd begin talking about Sant Bowden with?

(see the answer key)

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