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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 Bowden family clam bake.
(b) The annual Dunnet sailing regatta.
(c) The Bowden family reunion.
(d) The annual Dunnet hike.

2. Why is the narrator glad someone interrupts her at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) She wants to talk about the Miranda.
(b) She wants to talk about the Caplins.
(c) She feels somewhat lonely.
(d) She doesn't feel safe walking alone.

3. Who becomes nostalgic knowing that this event won't happen again for another year?
(a) Mrs. Blackett.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Sarah Jane.
(d) The younger guests.

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

5. What does Elijah tell the narrator that he does every day?
(a) Clean his house.
(b) Visit his wife's grave.
(c) Grieve for his wife.
(d) Go fishing.

6. Why does Mrs. Todd compare Sant Bowden to the sprig?
(a) Sant has potential but is unable to thrive out of his element.
(b) Sant's environment is too harsh for him to thrive.
(c) The sprig could do better if it had more ambition.
(d) Sant doesn't receive enough love and attention from others.

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

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

9. Which word best describes the furnishings in the best room in Elijah's house?
(a) Threadbare.
(b) Valuable.
(c) Dark.
(d) Sparing.

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

11. What punishment does Joanna inflict on herself?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Endless work on the island.
(c) Imprisonment.
(d) Isolation from others.

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

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

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

15. What does Elijah do that causes him to shed a tear while talking to the narrator?
(a) He talks about the little details of being married.
(b) He talks about how painful her death was.
(c) He talks about how much he misses fishing.
(d) He talks about how much he misses his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator ask to take her to Shell-Heap Island in Chapter 15?

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

3. What impresses the narrator upon arriving?

4. What does Mrs. Blackett point out to the narrator as they make their way through the countryside?

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

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