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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17, 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator encounter on Shell-Heap Island in Chapter 15?
(a) A lovely garden.
(b) A great collection of shells.
(c) The ruins of Joanna's home.
(d) Joanna's old home, intact just as she left it.

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

3. What time of year does Joanna's funeral occur?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

4. How does Captain Littlepage react to the narrator's comments?
(a) He is surprised that has had similar experiences.
(b) He is glad she understands him.
(c) He is hurt that she doesn't believe him.
(d) He firmly denies her explanation.

5. Why does Mrs. Todd compare Sant Bowden to the sprig?
(a) Sant has potential but is unable to thrive out of his element.
(b) The sprig could do better if it had more ambition.
(c) Sant doesn't receive enough love and attention from others.
(d) Sant's environment is too harsh for him to thrive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do William and Mrs. Blackett do after supper?

2. What did Mrs. Begg dislike about life at Dunnet Landing?

3. How does the narrator react to Joanna's story?

4. Who is Nathan?

5. How does Mrs. Blackett manage her advanced age?

(see the answer key)

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