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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hobby of Elijah's surprises the narrator?
(a) He cooks.
(b) He paints.
(c) He knits.
(d) He crochets.

2. What topic leads to the narrator's conversation with Captain Littlepage about life after death?
(a) The importance of living life to it's fullest.
(b) Captain Littlepage's near-death experience.
(c) The Reverend's remarks.
(d) Mrs. Begg's funeral.

3. What positive characteristics do Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Caplin ascribe to Sant?
(a) Athletic ability and critical discernment.
(b) Knowledge in financial matters.
(c) Military knowledge and strategic thinking.
(d) A sharp mind.

4. What does the narrator notice about her own thoughts as the funeral procession moves out of sight?
(a) The funeral procession has made her nostalgic.
(b) The noise from the procession has made her thoughts restless.
(c) Her thoughts have become quite melancholy.
(d) Her thoughts are flighty, and she can't concentrate enough to write.

5. What specialty is revealed during the dessert course?
(a) A gingerbread model of Dunnet Landing.
(b) A chocolate cake made using the Bowdens' own recipe.
(c) A chocolate model of the Bowdens' garden.
(d) A gingerbread model of the Bowdens' homestead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator stop to study on her walk?

2. What does Elijah do during their conversation that surprises the narrator?

3. Why didn't Mrs. Todd marry her first love?

4. What punishment does Joanna inflict on herself?

5. Who does Joanna request make the trip to the island should she fall ill?

(see the answer key)

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