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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 old is William?

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

3. How has the funeral affected the Captain's mood in Chapter 5?

4. What conclusion about the Captain's beliefs can be drawn from his conversation with the narrator?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gaffett believe about the townspeople he sees? Focus on his beliefs.

2. What cultural characteristics of the natives of this area are revealed during the Bowden family reunion?

3. How does the narrator's relationship to Mrs. Todd change during their visit to Mrs. Blackett's?

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

5. 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.

6. Choose one place described in the novel and describe its significance to the story.

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

8. Describe Elijah's home.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On Green Island, the narrator reflects on the house, saying: "Here was the real home, the heart of the old house on Green Island!" Use this quote as well as other examples to explain the importance of their homes to the people of Dunnet.

Essay Topic 2

Dunnet is a seaside town surrounded by several islands. Discuss the various symbolic meanings of the islands mentioned in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Using several examples, discuss the role of death in the novel.

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