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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. Who is with the crowd?

2. Which lady suggests they light the room with candles?

3. What does Mrs. Morrill give Greta as a gift?

4. What has happened since Greta was there last?

5. From where did Anthony come?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the men on the Emmeretta require the captain's body to be taken back to Blue Cove?

2. Why do the men bring strange sailors to Anthony's home?

3. Describe Anthony's appearance when Captain Cheney finds him.

4. Describe the Morrill's dinner table.

5. How does Retha's mother respond when Retha asks about Greta?

6. How has Leah Cornwall come to have control of her husband's ship?

7. What does Greta's father tell her about the kitten?

8. What does Greta have planned for Wisp and her kittens?

9. Why does Mrs. Morrill wish Greta "safe passage"?

10. Why do the ladies find Greta's comment about the Duke of Kent surprising?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Mrs. Trask's role in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

When Greta first meets Retha's father, he cautions her to be very careful while she is in Blue Cove. Why is it so important that Greta not be hurt while she is in Blue Cove?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Anthony's role in the novel. Do you believe he was able to talk? Why or why not?

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