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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 old does the Captain say he is?
(a) Over sixty.
(b) Over seventy.
(c) Over ninety.
(d) Over eighty.

2. Where does the narrator go to write in Chapter 1?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) A cottage in the village.
(c) The beach.
(d) The park.

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

4. How does the narrator react to the relative isolation of Mrs. Todd's home after coming back from Mrs. Blackett's?
(a) She seeks more companionship.
(b) She enjoys the serenity.
(c) She feels a bit lonely.
(d) She is relieved the visit is over.

5. How would you characterize the relationship between Mrs. Todd and her mother?
(a) Difficult.
(b) Communicative.
(c) Friendly and loving.
(d) Strained.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has the funeral affected the Captain's mood in Chapter 5?

2. What does the narrator compare Captain Littlepage's gait to?

3. What happened when Gaffett and his companion left "the waiting place"?

4. What did Gaffett and his companion discover after sailing away from the shipwreck?

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

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