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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator say she didn't "walk the rest" at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) She doesn't know the townspeople in the procession.
(b) She is too busy with her work.
(c) She realizes that she is not a member of the community.
(d) She doesn't know who the procession is for.

2. What does the author compare knowing a village like Dunnet Landing to?
(a) Coming home.
(b) A walk on a familiar forest path.
(c) Becoming acquainted with a single person.
(d) Getting to know a friend better.

3. What does the narrator compare Dunnet Landing's cottage windows to?
(a) Knowing eyes that watch over the community members.
(b) Gingerbread windows.
(c) Windows into the lives and souls of the people in town.
(d) Knowing eyes that look toward the sea.

4. Where does the narrator first stay during her visit?
(a) With Mrs. Begg.
(b) In the schoolhouse.
(c) In a small, family-run hotel.
(d) With Mrs. Todd.

5. What time of year does the story take place?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the narrator choose Dunnet Landing for her visit?

2. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?

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

4. What did Mrs. Begg dislike about life at Dunnet Landing?

5. Which event does the author describe to help illustrate the community's sense of compassion in Chapter 4?

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