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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. 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 realizes that life is short and decides to live life to its fullest.
(d) She thinks perhaps she should have joined the procession.

2. What happened when Gaffett and his companion went on land?
(a) The animals were too dangerous.
(b) The town seemed to disappear.
(c) They built a camp.
(d) It was too cold to survive.

3. Who does the narrator compare Mrs. Fosdick to when describing her visits to others?
(a) Queen Elizabeth.
(b) A nuisance.
(c) A beggar.
(d) The Princess of Wales.

4. What topic leads to the narrator's conversation with Captain Littlepage about life after death?
(a) The importance of living life to it's fullest.
(b) The Reverend's remarks.
(c) Captain Littlepage's near-death experience.
(d) Mrs. Begg's funeral.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mrs. Begg dislike about life at Dunnet Landing?

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

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

4. Where does the narrator go to write in Chapter 1?

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

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