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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the narrator surprised by the invitation?

2. How does Mrs. Todd react to Joanna's revelation?

3. What hobby of Elijah's surprises the narrator?

4. What does the narrator say the idle lobster boats tied up at the shoreline seem to be doing at the beginning of Chapter 20?

5. What do the narrator, Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Blackett conclude is the only drawback to the day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel revolves heavily around people and landscapes. Describe the relationship between the imagery of the landscape and the people in Dunnet Landing. Provide examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the various roles women in the novel take on.

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