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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 is William?
(a) In his sixties.
(b) In his fifties.
(c) In his seventies.
(d) In his eighties.

2. Under what pretense does the narrator leave Mrs. Blackett's home?
(a) To gather some flowers.
(b) To dig potatoes for chowder.
(c) To dig carrots for the salad.
(d) To find some herbs for Mrs. Todd.

3. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?
(a) He is well-respected.
(b) He is like the father of the community.
(c) He is friends with everyone.
(d) He is an outsider.

4. What distracts the narrator from her work later in the day after the funeral procession?
(a) A visit from Captain Littlepage.
(b) The sheep in the schoolyard.
(c) A visit from Mrs. Todd.
(d) A shopping trip.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Todd say she needs after a difficult afternoon at the end of Chapter 7?

2. How is Captain Littlepage dressed?

3. How old does the Captain say he is?

4. What did Gaffett and his companion do after going on land?

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

(see the answer key)

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