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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) The two are on the best of terms.
(d) He thinks her belief in the usefulness of herbs is foolish.

3. How do the people of Dunnet Landing feel about Mrs. Todd?
(a) The other community members respect her for her knowledge.
(b) The other community members see her as an outsider.
(c) The other community members come to her for advice.
(d) The other community members find her to be loud and gossipy.

4. What connection does Mrs. Todd see between the tansy in the schoolyard and people?
(a) Like tansy, people can thrive almost anywhere.
(b) Like tansy, people can overcome a harsh past to make the most of their lives.
(c) Like tansy, people gather their strength during the spring and then blossom fully in the summer.
(d) Like tansy, people can only thrive with others of their kind around them.

5. What does the narrator remember Mrs. Todd saying about Captain Littlepage?
(a) He is crazy.
(b) He has a housekeeper.
(c) He reads a lot.
(d) He is not married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides her herbal remedies, what else is Mrs. Todd known for in Dunnet Landing?

2. How is Captain Littlepage dressed?

3. Where does the narrator first stay during her visit?

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

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

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