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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which annual event does Mrs. Todd invite the narrator?
(a) The annual Dunnet hike.
(b) The Bowden family reunion.
(c) The Bowden family clam bake.
(d) The annual Dunnet sailing regatta.

2. Who brings Mrs. Blackett to Mrs. Todd's in time for departure?
(a) Captain Bowden.
(b) Captain Littlepage.
(c) William.
(d) The narrator.

3. What ultimately happens to Joanna's ex-fiancé?
(a) He falls ill.
(b) He marries someone else.
(c) He spends the rest of his life in Dunnet Landing.
(d) He spends the rest of his life looking for Joanna.

4. How does Mrs. Todd react to Joanna's revelation?
(a) She is frightened.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She doesn't know what Joanna means.
(d) She is worried.

5. When does Elijah engage in his hobby?
(a) During fishing season.
(b) In the mornings.
(c) At night.
(d) During the off-season from fishing.

6. Why doesn't Sant make the most of his potential?
(a) His illness.
(b) His father's alcoholism.
(c) Financial reasons.
(d) Lack of ambition.

7. Why doesn't the plant Mrs. Todd mentioned thrive at the Bowden's?
(a) There isn't enough sunlight.
(b) It doesn't get enough water.
(c) The climate isn't right.
(d) The Bowdens don't take care of it.

8. How long has Elijah lived alone?
(a) Two years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Eight years.

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

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

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

12. When did the story of Joanna occur?
(a) The previous summer.
(b) When Mrs. Todd was newly married.
(c) Several years ago.
(d) When Mrs. Fosdick was a child.

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

14. What do the narrator, Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Blackett conclude is the only drawback to the day?
(a) That Sarah Jane was there.
(b) That there wasn't more singing.
(c) That they couldn't stay longer.
(d) That William did not attend.

15. Why does Mrs. Todd believe Mrs. Blackett won't be able to attend the event?
(a) She has been ill.
(b) She wasn't invited to the event.
(c) She is not a part of the family.
(d) She did not arrive last evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah tell the narrator about his love interests?

2. Who becomes nostalgic knowing that this event won't happen again for another year?

3. What occurs to the narrator as she is looking over the landscape on Shell-Heap Island?

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

5. Where is the narrator at the opening of Chapter 20?

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