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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say the idle lobster boats tied up at the shoreline seem to be doing at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) Taking an afternoon bath.
(b) Soaking in the sun.
(c) Taking an afternoon nap in the sun.
(d) Waiting for work.

2. In talking to the narrator, what aspect of the event makes Mrs. Todd particularly emotional?
(a) The beauty of the landscape.
(b) Her mother's place of honor in the parade.
(c) Her nostalgia for better days.
(d) The way she is treated by the others.

3. What does Elijah do during their conversation that surprises the narrator?
(a) He talks to her about fishing.
(b) He invites her to his home.
(c) He tells her about his wife.
(d) He asks her to join him on a walk.

4. What does Mrs. Blackett point out to the narrator as they make their way through the countryside?
(a) Her brother's home.
(b) Her childhood home.
(c) Her sister's home.
(d) Her husband's first home.

5. With whom does Mrs. Todd go to visit Joanna in Chapter 13?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The sea captain.
(d) The minister.

6. What does Mrs. Blackett need in order to be ready for departure?
(a) An herbal mixture.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) A jacket.

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

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

9. What does Elijah do for a living?
(a) He is a fisherman.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a blacksmith.
(d) He is a sailor.

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

11. On Shell-Heap Island, the narrator muses that each person has a place inside in which what is kept?
(a) Great regrets and great happiness.
(b) Our deepest emotions.
(c) Our greatest humiliations.
(d) Our greatest sorrows.

12. What happens to Mrs. Blackett upon arrival?
(a) She is immediately whisked away by others.
(b) She injures herself stepping out of the carriage.
(c) The crowd of visitors ignores her.
(d) She is asked to be the guest of honor.

13. What does the narrator encounter on Shell-Heap Island in Chapter 15?
(a) A great collection of shells.
(b) A lovely garden.
(c) The ruins of Joanna's home.
(d) Joanna's old home, intact just as she left it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Joanna's half of the family farm?

2. Which characteristic does the narrator notice first about Elijah?

3. What does the narrator notice about Elijah's house?

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

5. What does Mrs. Todd suggest they take for the trip?

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