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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. In talking to the narrator, what aspect of the event makes Mrs. Todd particularly emotional?
(a) Her mother's place of honor in the parade.
(b) Her nostalgia for better days.
(c) The way she is treated by the others.
(d) The beauty of the landscape.

2. What plant does Mrs. Todd mention that grows at the Bowden's?
(a) Laurel.
(b) Primrose.
(c) Ivy.
(d) Rosemary.

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

4. What does the narrator miss as she is thinking about life in Dunnet Landing after the funeral procession?
(a) Companionship.
(b) Foods from home.
(c) News from her hometown.
(d) Her family.

5. Why didn't Mrs. Todd marry her first love?
(a) He died young.
(b) His mother didn't approve.
(c) She met and married Mr. Todd
(d) He fell in love with someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Blackett?

2. To which annual event does Mrs. Todd invite the narrator?

3. Where is Joanna buried?

4. What punishment does Joanna inflict on herself?

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

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