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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "The Piazza" believe the soil is richer around the cottage that he finds?
(a) There is a sense of blessedness there.
(b) The owners have planted there.
(c) The garden is obviously well-fed there.
(d) There is more sunlight there.

2. What loss of John Gentian's is noticed most on May thirtieth?
(a) His empty sleeve.
(b) His limp.
(c) His blinded eye.
(d) His missing ear.

3. What rumor pursues Daniel Orme into his life on shore?
(a) He was Frenchman.
(b) He was a buccaneer.
(c) He was a war hero.
(d) He was a thief.

4. With what weapon does Radney threaten Steelkilt?
(a) A gun.
(b) A rope.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A knife.

5. What do the crew members do as soon as the Town-Ho reaches port?
(a) They call for help.
(b) They give up life on the sea.
(c) They murder the captain.
(d) They desert the ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was John Marr wounded?

2. Why had Jimmy Rose often been chosen to present awards?

3. Why was Bannadonna excused for the homicide he committed?

4. Why does the narrator of "I and My Chimney" decide never to leave home?

5. What is the temperature at the mill?

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