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

2. According to the narrator's quote, what does Darwin say about sea captains?
(a) They are the toughest of men.
(b) They are the lowliest of men.
(c) They are second only to schoolmasters.
(d) They are greater than kings.

3. How do the people of Dunnet Landing feel about Mrs. Todd?
(a) The other community members come to her for advice.
(b) The other community members respect her for her knowledge.
(c) The other community members find her to be loud and gossipy.
(d) The other community members see her as an outsider.

4. Who does the narrator say comes and goes past the schoolhouse window?
(a) Mrs. Todd's customers.
(b) Captain Littlepage.
(c) Mrs. Todd.
(d) The sheep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what pretense does the narrator leave Mrs. Blackett's home?

2. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?

3. Why does the Captain believe he knows "the truth" about life after death?

4. What does the narrator say about Mrs. Todd's way of talking about Captain Littlepage?

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

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