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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 Mrs. Todd do during her free time?
(a) She collects herbs for cooking.
(b) She visits her friends.
(c) She collects herbs for natural remedies.
(d) She takes care of her mother.

2. How old does the Captain say he is?
(a) Over eighty.
(b) Over seventy.
(c) Over ninety.
(d) Over sixty.

3. What does the narrator compare Captain Littlepage's gait to?
(a) A snail.
(b) A grasshopper.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A tortoise.

4. What does the narrator notice about Captain Littlepage's reputation in Dunnet Landing?
(a) He is an outsider.
(b) He is like the father of the community.
(c) He is friends with everyone.
(d) He is well-respected.

5. Where did the Captain's experience described in Chapter 5 take place?
(a) Along the coast of Canada.
(b) Near the South Pole.
(c) Near the North Pole.
(d) Near Greenland.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator's quote, what does Darwin say about sea captains?

2. What does the narrator notice about her own thoughts as the funeral procession moves out of sight?

3. Under what pretense does the narrator leave Mrs. Blackett's home?

4. How do the people of Dunnett Landing feel about having company?

5. What does the Captain assert during the beginning of his conversation with the narrator in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the narrator's relationship with Mrs. Todd.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the way the other guests treat Mrs. Blackett, and explain why you believe they act this way.

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

9. Describe Elijah's feelings for his late wife.

10. What is the narrator's first impression of Captain Littlepage when he arrives at the schoolhouse?

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