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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. Which event does the author describe to help illustrate the community's sense of compassion in Chapter 4?
(a) A wedding.
(b) A funeral procession.
(c) The illness of one of the community members.
(d) A town meeting.

2. What did Gaffett and his companion do after going on land?
(a) They retrieved their boat and left.
(b) They looked for supplies.
(c) They sent rescuers to the site of the shipwreck.
(d) They went to the pub.

3. How does the narrator characterize Captain Littlepage's reaction to Gaffett's story?
(a) He believes that the story is true.
(b) He believes that sailing is dangerous.
(c) He believes that too much time at sea can affect your thinking.
(d) He believes that Gaffett made the story up.

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

5. What time of year does the story take place?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator react to the Captain's story?

2. What connection does Mrs. Todd see between the tansy in the schoolyard and people?

3. How old is Mrs. Blackett?

4. Who is Nathan?

5. Why does Mrs. Todd say she wants to pick herbs on the island where Mrs. Blackett lives?

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