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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Elijah do in honor of his wife?
(a) He cries when he talks about her.
(b) He lives a solitary life alone in their house.
(c) He vows never to remarry.
(d) He visits her grave daily.

3. What does Mrs. Todd suggest they take for the trip?
(a) A high wagon.
(b) A snack.
(c) A carriage.
(d) Some herbs.

4. What reason do the visitors give for not having seen as many older guests as they would have hoped?
(a) Maybe the older guests are being replaced by the younger generation.
(b) Maybe there aren't as many older guests to come anymore.
(c) Maybe the older guests can no longer make the long journey.
(d) Maybe the older guests don't enjoy the reunions as much as they used to.

5. Where does Joanna go after the engagement is broken?
(a) To the seashore.
(b) To the church.
(c) To the forest.
(d) To a nearby island.

6. What does Elijah tell the narrator about his love interests?
(a) He would like to meet someone new, but Dunnet Landing is too small.
(b) He has no interest in remarrying.
(c) He has given up looking for someone new.
(d) He would like to remarry if he found the right companion.

7. What impresses the narrator upon arriving?
(a) The size of the family.
(b) The size of the house.
(c) The young men's gentlemanly manners.
(d) The many carriages.

8. What had Mrs. Todd been doing prior to her evening visit with Mrs. Fosdick and the narrator at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) Making herbal teas.
(b) Making spruce beer.
(c) Making cough drops.
(d) Making syrup.

9. How does Elijah refer to his late wife?
(a) Poor Sarah.
(b) My dear wife.
(c) Dear Sarah.
(d) Poor dear.

10. What had others told Elijah would happen with time after his wife's passing?
(a) They said the pain would continue forever.
(b) They said he would meet someone else.
(c) They said he would begin to forget her.
(d) They said the pain would ease up.

11. When does Joanna ask Mrs. Todd to return?
(a) In a month.
(b) In a year.
(c) Never.
(d) The next day.

12. Which characteristic does the narrator notice first about Elijah?
(a) Suspiciousness.
(b) Warmth.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Friendliness.

13. What name do Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Fosdick use when referring to Joanna?
(a) Sweet Joanna.
(b) Dear Joanna.
(c) Poor Joanna.
(d) Silly Joanna.

14. What is going on as the narrator is on her walk?
(a) The people seem to be taking naps.
(b) The sheep are circling the schoolhouse.
(c) Nothing, all is quiet.
(d) The fishermen are mending nets.

15. Where is Joanna buried?
(a) On the island.
(b) In the churchyard.
(c) In Dunnet Landing.
(d) At sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What positive characteristics do Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Caplin ascribe to Sant?

2. What does the narrator say the idle lobster boats tied up at the shoreline seem to be doing at the beginning of Chapter 20?

3. What does the narrator remark that the seamen's minds seem to be fixed on?

4. Where is the event held?

5. What does Mrs. Blackett need in order to be ready for departure?

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