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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. What does the narrator say about Mrs. Todd's way of talking about Captain Littlepage?
(a) Mrs. Todd doesn't seem to like Captain Littlepage.
(b) The two seem to have a strained relationship.
(c) Mrs. Todd seems to be in love with Captain Littlepage.
(d) Mrs. Todd won't talk about Captain Littlepage.

2. What does the narrator notice about her own thoughts as the funeral procession moves out of sight?
(a) The funeral procession has made her nostalgic.
(b) Her thoughts have become quite melancholy.
(c) The noise from the procession has made her thoughts restless.
(d) Her thoughts are flighty, and she can't concentrate enough to write.

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

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

5. 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 doesn't know who the procession is for.
(c) She realizes that she is not a member of the community.
(d) She is too busy with her work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator characterize Captain Littlepage's reaction to Gaffett's story?

2. How old does the Captain say he is?

3. What did Gaffett and his companion do after going on land?

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

5. How is Captain Littlepage dressed?

(see the answer key)

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