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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. What time of year does the story take place?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

2. What does the narrator do once she's left the house?
(a) She goes out to explore the garden area.
(b) She goes out to explore the coastline.
(c) She chats with Mrs. Todd.
(d) She takes the boat out.

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

4. How does the narrator react to the relative isolation of Mrs. Todd's home after coming back from Mrs. Blackett's?
(a) She feels a bit lonely.
(b) She is relieved the visit is over.
(c) She enjoys the serenity.
(d) She seeks more companionship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gaffett and his companion do after going on land?

2. What happened when Gaffett and his companion left "the waiting place"?

3. How does the narrator characterize Captain Littlepage's reaction to Gaffett's story?

4. Where do the narrator and Mrs. Todd find some time to chat?

5. How old does the Captain say he is?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the going-away gift Mrs. Todd leaves for the narrator and its meaning.

3. Explain Mrs. Todd's perspective on what the others have said about Sant Bowden.

4. Describe Elijah's home.

5. During their visit to Mrs. Blackett's, Mrs. Todd and the narrator talk about love. What does Mrs. Todd's love story say about her character?

6. Describe Dunnet Landing.

7. Describe Mrs. Todd's personal characteristics.

8. How does Captain Littlepage spend his time while shipwrecked near the North Pole?

9. What change does the narrator observe in Mrs. Todd at the Bowden family reunion?

10. Describe Mrs. Blackett's attitude towards life.

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