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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the narrator surprised by the invitation?
(a) The departure is so soon.
(b) She isn't a member of the family.
(c) She doesn't feel she belongs to the community.
(d) She doesn't have anything to wear.

2. Who is the funeral procession for?
(a) Mrs. Todd's mother.
(b) Mrs. Begg.
(c) Mrs. Todd.
(d) Captain Littlepage.

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

4. What did Gaffett and his companion discover after sailing away from the shipwreck?
(a) An island.
(b) A town.
(c) More suvivors.
(d) The ship's cargo.

5. Under what pretense does the narrator leave Mrs. Blackett's home?
(a) To find some herbs for Mrs. Todd.
(b) To dig potatoes for chowder.
(c) To dig carrots for the salad.
(d) To gather some flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator react to the Captain's story?

2. What reason do the visitors give for not having seen as many older guests as they would have hoped?

3. What time of year does the story take place?

4. Which event does the author describe to help illustrate the community's sense of compassion in Chapter 4?

5. Who does Mrs. Todd begin talking about Sant Bowden with?

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