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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator compare Captain Littlepage's gait to?
(a) A snail.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A grasshopper.
(d) A tortoise.

2. How does the town doctor feel about Mrs. Todd and her use of herbs?
(a) He feels that the two are rivals.
(b) The two are on the best of terms.
(c) He thinks her belief in the usefulness of herbs is foolish.
(d) He hopes he can cure some of the cases worsened her herbal remedies.

3. Why does Mrs. Todd believe Mrs. Blackett won't be able to attend the event?
(a) She wasn't invited to the event.
(b) She has been ill.
(c) She is not a part of the family.
(d) She did not arrive last evening.

4. How do others in the community feel about Mrs. Fosdick?
(a) They wish she would visit more often.
(b) They feel that she visits too often.
(c) They dislike her.
(d) They value her company.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?

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

3. What did the Captain do while waiting in Chapter 5?

4. What conclusion did Gaffett draw from his experience?

5. How would you characterize the relationship between Mrs. Todd and her mother?

(see the answer key)

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