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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. On Shell-Heap Island, the narrator muses that each person has a place inside in which what is kept?
(a) Our deepest emotions.
(b) Our greatest humiliations.
(c) Our greatest sorrows.
(d) Great regrets and great happiness.

2. Where is Joanna buried?
(a) On the island.
(b) In the churchyard.
(c) In Dunnet Landing.
(d) At sea.

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

4. What does Mrs. Todd say she needs after a difficult afternoon at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) A bit of camomile.
(b) A long walk.
(c) A quiet evening.
(d) A nice bath.

5. What does Mrs. Todd need to get while visiting Mrs. Blackett?
(a) Pennyroyal.
(b) Tansy.
(c) Primrose.
(d) Damania.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joanna reveal to Mrs. Todd?

2. How is Captain Littlepage dressed?

3. What does the narrator say about Gaffett's experience?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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