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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under which pretense does Mrs. Todd come to the schoolhouse to visit the narrator?
(a) She is looking for tansy.
(b) She is looking for plantains.
(c) She needs some advice.
(d) She has an herbal mixture for the narrator.

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

3. What does the narrator compare Captain Littlepage's gait to?
(a) A grasshopper.
(b) A tortoise.
(c) A snail.
(d) A rabbit.

4. How would you characterize William's demeanor?
(a) Solemn.
(b) Shy.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Outgoing.

5. What did Mrs. Begg dislike about life at Dunnet Landing?
(a) The tight-knit community.
(b) The constant sound of the sea.
(c) The salty smell of the ocean.
(d) The people lived too far apart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?

2. How old does the Captain say he is?

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

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

5. Who is the funeral procession for?

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