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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 do the townspeople react to Joanna?
(a) They visit her regularly.
(b) They pray for her at church.
(c) They sail by the island trying to catch a glimpse of her.
(d) They collect money and goods for her.

2. Why doesn't the plant Mrs. Todd mentioned thrive at the Bowden's?
(a) There isn't enough sunlight.
(b) It doesn't get enough water.
(c) The Bowdens don't take care of it.
(d) The climate isn't right.

3. What emotion prompts Joanna to take such drastic measures once the engagement is broken off?
(a) Anger.
(b) Humiliation.
(c) Hopelessness.
(d) Sadness.

4. How has the funeral affected the Captain's mood in Chapter 5?
(a) He seems depressed.
(b) He seems fearful.
(c) He seems melancholy.
(d) He seems thoughtful.

5. Who does Mrs. Todd begin talking about Sant Bowden with?
(a) Sarah Jane Blackett.
(b) Captain Bowden.
(c) Mrs. Caplin.
(d) Nathan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?

2. What plant does Mrs. Todd mention that grows at the Bowden's?

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

4. Who is William?

5. What does the narrator remember Mrs. Todd saying about Captain Littlepage?

(see the answer key)

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