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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 find impressive about the Captain's retelling of Gaffett's story?
(a) His attention to detail.
(b) His bright eyes and vigor in storytelling.
(c) His skepticism.
(d) His sense of nostalgia.

2. What conclusion about the Captain's beliefs can be drawn from his conversation with the narrator?
(a) He tends not to believe in life after death.
(b) He believes that sailors cannot be trusted.
(c) He believes that seafaring is dangerous.
(d) He tends to believe in life after death.

3. What offer does William make the narrator?
(a) He offers to take her back to Dunnett Landing.
(b) He offers to make her some chowder.
(c) He offers to take her for a carriage ride.
(d) He offers to show her the island.

4. How would you characterize Mrs. Blackett's demeanor?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Fragile.
(c) Positive.
(d) Hopeful.

5. Where does the narrator first stay during her visit?
(a) With Mrs. Todd.
(b) In the schoolhouse.
(c) With Mrs. Begg.
(d) In a small, family-run hotel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the cause of the Captain's experience?

3. What ultimately happens to Joanna's ex-fiancé?

4. What topic leads to the narrator's conversation with Captain Littlepage about life after death?

5. What positive characteristics do Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Caplin ascribe to Sant?

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