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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Captain Littlepage react to the narrator's comments?

2. How does Mrs. Todd react to the funeral procession?

3. Who is William?

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

5. Why does the narrator come to visit Maine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Todd say about Elijah and about fishermen in general at the end of Chapter 20?

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

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

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

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

6. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Todd's reaction to her leaving? How can you tell?

7. What does the narrator learn about Sant Bowden from bits of others' conversations?

8. Elijah Tilley's character provides a number of surprises for the narrator. What are they?

9. Describe the relationship between Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Blackett.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of Chapter 12, the narrator introduces Mrs. Fosdick with the following words: "Except for a few stray guests, islanders or from the inland country, to whom Mrs. Todd offered the hospitalities of a single meal, we were quite by ourselves all summer; and when there were signs of invasion, ... I suffered much from apprehension. ... but after all, ... it was impossible not to sympathize with Mrs. Todd, who, ... was really delighted with the prospect of entertaining an old friend." Describe the novels themes of solitude and isolation vs. the importance of community by expanding on what the narrator means by this quote.

Essay Topic 2

What role does storytelling play in the novel? Please give specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think the narrator learns about human nature from her friendships with the people of Dunnet? Focus on one character in your answer and support your view.

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