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

2. Where does the narrator go to write in Chapter 1?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The beach.
(c) The park.
(d) A cottage in the village.

3. How does the town doctor feel about Mrs. Todd and her use of herbs?
(a) He feels that the two are rivals.
(b) He hopes he can cure some of the cases worsened her herbal remedies.
(c) He thinks her belief in the usefulness of herbs is foolish.
(d) The two are on the best of terms.

4. How does the narrator react to the funeral procession?
(a) She is irritated by the distraction from her writing.
(b) She thinks perhaps she should have joined the procession.
(c) She realizes that life is short and decides to live life to its fullest.
(d) She feels sorry for the family members.

5. How does Mrs. Todd react to the funeral procession?
(a) She is genuinely grief-stricken.
(b) She is durable and strong enough to withstand the emotional strain.
(c) She tries her best to comfort others.
(d) She looks to others for comfort.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people of Dunnet Landing feel about Mrs. Todd?

2. Why does the narrator choose a new place to write?

3. Why didn't Mrs. Todd marry her first love?

4. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?

5. What does the narrator compare Captain Littlepage's gait to?

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