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

2. Why does the narrator choose a new place to write?
(a) She doesn't like greeting guests.
(b) She finds she is spending too much time with her new friends.
(c) Others find her presence distracting.
(d) There are too many distractions.

3. When does the narrator need to have her writing project finished?
(a) By the time the publisher writes to request her manuscript.
(b) Before the publisher comes to visit.
(c) By the end of the month.
(d) By the end of the season.

4. Who is the funeral procession for?
(a) Captain Littlepage.
(b) Mrs. Begg.
(c) Mrs. Todd's mother.
(d) Mrs. Todd.

5. What did the Captain do while waiting in Chapter 5?
(a) Looked for food.
(b) Spent time talking to other survivors.
(c) Looked for help.
(d) Tried to reach rescuers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator say comes and goes past the schoolhouse window?

2. What conclusion about the Captain's beliefs can be drawn from his conversation with the narrator?

3. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?

4. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Fosdick once she meets her?

5. What do William and Mrs. Blackett do after supper?

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