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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is William?
(a) In his fifties.
(b) In his sixties.
(c) In his seventies.
(d) In his eighties.

2. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?
(a) He is well-respected.
(b) He is an outsider.
(c) He is friends with everyone.
(d) He is like the father of the community.

3. Where is the event held?
(a) Dunnet Hill.
(b) North County.
(c) North Country.
(d) Bowden Park.

4. Which place in the novel best characterizes the theme of solitude?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The harbor.
(c) Mrs. Todd's home.
(d) Mrs. Blackett's home.

5. How does the narrator engage Elijah in conversation?
(a) She asks what he will be cooking for dinner.
(b) She asks to accompany him on a walk.
(c) She asks him about his wife.
(d) She talks to him about about fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator compare Mrs. Fosdick to when describing her visits to others?

2. What does the narrator reflect on at the beginning of Chapter 21?

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

4. Why doesn't Sant make the most of his potential?

5. How do others in the community feel about Mrs. Fosdick?

(see the answer key)

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