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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does tansy grow so well around the schoolhouse?
(a) The children trampled it down during the spring.
(b) The salty air near the ocean.
(c) The spacious schoolyard.
(d) The fertile soil.

2. Who is Nathan?
(a) The narrator's brother.
(b) Mrs. Blackett's deceased husband.
(c) Mrs. Todd's deceased brother.
(d) Mrs. Todd's deceased husband.

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

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

5. What offer does William make the narrator?
(a) He offers to take her for a carriage ride.
(b) He offers to show her the island.
(c) He offers to take her back to Dunnett Landing.
(d) He offers to make her some chowder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah do for a living?

2. What do William and Mrs. Blackett do after supper?

3. What does Elijah do in honor of his wife?

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

5. How does Mrs. Todd react to Joanna's revelation?

(see the answer key)

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