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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. How would you characterize William's demeanor?
(a) Humorous.
(b) Solemn.
(c) Shy.
(d) Outgoing.

2. What does the author compare knowing a village like Dunnet Landing to?
(a) A walk on a familiar forest path.
(b) Getting to know a friend better.
(c) Becoming acquainted with a single person.
(d) Coming home.

3. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?
(a) For a long vacation.
(b) To visit friends.
(c) To work on a writing project.
(d) To write about the area.

4. Why does the narrator choose a new place to write?
(a) She doesn't like greeting guests.
(b) There are too many distractions.
(c) She finds she is spending too much time with her new friends.
(d) Others find her presence distracting.

5. What does the narrator do once she's left the house?
(a) She chats with Mrs. Todd.
(b) She goes out to explore the garden area.
(c) She takes the boat out.
(d) She goes out to explore the coastline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses the narrator upon arriving?

2. What do the Bowdens do after dinner?

3. What natural landscape influences life in the community?

4. How do others in the community feel about Mrs. Fosdick?

5. Why did the Captain leave his position as Commander?

(see the answer key)

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