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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Fosdick once she meets her?
(a) Mrs. Fosdick reminds her of her mother.
(b) She likes her.
(c) She thinks she talks too much.
(d) She doesn't like her.

2. When does the narrator need to have her writing project finished?
(a) Before the publisher comes to visit.
(b) By the end of the season.
(c) By the end of the month.
(d) By the time the publisher writes to request her manuscript.

3. According to the narrator's quote, what does Darwin say about sea captains?
(a) They are the lowliest of men.
(b) They are second only to schoolmasters.
(c) They are the toughest of men.
(d) They are greater than kings.

4. Which event does the author describe to help illustrate the community's sense of compassion in Chapter 4?
(a) A wedding.
(b) The illness of one of the community members.
(c) A funeral procession.
(d) A town meeting.

5. How does Mrs. Todd react to the funeral procession?
(a) She is genuinely grief-stricken.
(b) She looks to others for comfort.
(c) She is durable and strong enough to withstand the emotional strain.
(d) She tries her best to comfort others.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mrs. Blackett?

2. What does the narrator do once she's left the house?

3. Who is Nathan?

4. Besides her herbal remedies, what else is Mrs. Todd known for in Dunnet Landing?

5. How would you characterize William's demeanor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the evening when Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Fosdick visit the narrator and tell the story of Poor Joanna.

2. Does Captain Littlepage believe Gaffett's story? How can you tell?

3. What is the narrator's impression of William?

4. How does narrator feel about Captain Littlepage's story?

5. How does the narrator's relationship to Mrs. Todd change during their visit to Mrs. Blackett's?

6. Why does the narrator decide to rent the schoolhouse?

7. Describe Dunnet Landing.

8. Why does Captain Littlepage say he left the sea?

9. Which values does Elijah Tilley embody?

10. Using all of the information given in the story, describe how the townspeople feel about Joanna.

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