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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 does the Captain assert during the beginning of his conversation with the narrator in Chapter 5?
(a) That no one can know the answer.
(b) That only good people will enjoy life after death.
(c) That there must certainly be life after death.
(d) That everyone can find out before death if they want to.

2. What topic leads to the narrator's conversation with Captain Littlepage about life after death?
(a) Mrs. Begg's funeral.
(b) Captain Littlepage's near-death experience.
(c) The importance of living life to it's fullest.
(d) The Reverend's remarks.

3. What does Mrs. Todd say she needs after a difficult afternoon at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) A quiet evening.
(b) A long walk.
(c) A nice bath.
(d) A bit of camomile.

4. 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 time the publisher writes to request her manuscript.
(d) By the end of the month.

5. How do the people of Dunnett Landing feel about having company?
(a) Visits with others are a social requirement.
(b) Visits with others are a necessary evil.
(c) Visits with others are the only valuable thing in life.
(d) Visits with others are a valued commodity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you characterize Mrs. Blackett's demeanor?

2. What time of year does the story take place?

3. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Fosdick once she meets her?

4. How does the narrator react to the funeral procession?

5. What does the narrator say about Mrs. Todd's way of talking about Captain Littlepage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 21 opens with a narrative that focuses on nature. Describe this narrative and its significance to the situation.

2. What do you conclude from Joanna's revelation that she committed "the ultimate sin" and her advice to Mrs. Todd that she love her new husband?

3. What generational differences are revealed when the family reunion comes to an end?

4. Describe the contrast of changing moods that occurs on the journey to the Bowden family reunion.

5. Describe Joanna's island as the narrator sees it.

6. Mrs. Fosdick seems to have a special role in the community. What is her role? Explain.

7. Describe Elijah's home.

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

9. What drastic measures does Joanna take when her engagement is broken off?

10. Describe the scenery at the Bowden family's feast.

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