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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 characterize Captain Littlepage's reaction to Gaffett's story?
(a) He believes that too much time at sea can affect your thinking.
(b) He believes that the story is true.
(c) He believes that sailing is dangerous.
(d) He believes that Gaffett made the story up.

2. What offer does William make the narrator?
(a) He offers to show her the island.
(b) He offers to take her back to Dunnett Landing.
(c) He offers to make her some chowder.
(d) He offers to take her for a carriage ride.

3. Besides her herbal remedies, what else is Mrs. Todd known for in Dunnet Landing?
(a) Her spruce beer.
(b) Her iced tea.
(c) Her pine ale.
(d) Her lemonade.

4. Why does the narrator say she didn't "walk the rest" at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) She doesn't know who the procession is for.
(b) She realizes that she is not a member of the community.
(c) She doesn't know the townspeople in the procession.
(d) She is too busy with her work.

5. Why does the Captain believe he knows "the truth" about life after death?
(a) His experiences while waiting for rescue from a shipwreck.
(b) He is a deeply religious man.
(c) His religious experiences.
(d) He himself had a near-death experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the narrator choose Dunnet Landing for her visit?

2. How old is Mrs. Blackett?

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

4. What piece of information does Mrs. Todd reveal to the narrator?

5. How do the people of Dunnet Landing feel about Mrs. Todd?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When leaving Mrs. Todd's home, the narrator muses on the topic of death. Explain this thought process and how it relates to the situation.

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

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

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

7. What role do the furnishings in Elijah Tilley's house play in Chapter 20?

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

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

10. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Blackett?

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