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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 does the narrator miss as she is thinking about life in Dunnet Landing after the funeral procession?
(a) Foods from home.
(b) Her family.
(c) Companionship.
(d) News from her hometown.

2. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Fosdick once she meets her?
(a) She thinks she talks too much.
(b) She likes her.
(c) She doesn't like her.
(d) Mrs. Fosdick reminds her of her mother.

3. Who is William?
(a) Mrs. Todd's brother.
(b) Mrs. Blackett's brother-in-law.
(c) Mrs. Todd's brother-in-law.
(d) Mrs. Blackett's brother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the funeral procession for?

2. What happened when Gaffett and his companion went on land?

3. What does the author compare knowing a village like Dunnet Landing to?

4. What does the narrator do once she's left the house?

5. How do others in the community feel about Mrs. Fosdick?

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