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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Mrs. Cobb's comments about "last words" refer to what, exactly? (from Chapter 6)

The last words said by a person when being visited by someone else.

The last words said by a person before going to sleep.

The last words said by a person before they get married.

The last words said by a person before death.

2.

Which incident, earlier in this chapter, can be seen as being metaphorically echoed by the unexpected surprise of the crashing tree? (from Chapter 9)

The surprise of Mrs. Cobb leaving Turner her house.

The surprise of Reverend Buckminster's lie about Mrs. Cobb's last words.

The surprise of Lizzie being present when Mrs. Cobb dies.

The surprise of Mr. Stonecrop's reaction to Mrs. Cobb's decision.

3.

Which of the visitors to Malaga Island does Lizzie's grandfather have the most in common with, and why? (from Chapter 2)

Mr. Stonecrop: they are both interested in the prosperity of Phippsburg.

Reverend Buckminster: they are both ministers.

Sheriff Elwell: they are both lawmen.

Deacon Hurd: they both have young sons.

4.

Narration describes Turner's perception of his father as "smaller". What incident, earlier in the narrative, is echoed by this comment? (from Chapter 5)

Turner's absolute belief that his father believes what he is saying when he prays.

Turner's outburst of anger at his father for making him play the organ for Mrs. Cobb.

Turner's confiding in his mother that he no longer believes the things his father teaches in church.

Turner's questioning of whether his father actually believes what he's saying when he prays.

5.

The experience of which previously significant character is echoed in the experience of Lizzie being taken to the Pownal Home? (from Chapter 10)

Mrs. Cobb.

Deacon Hurd.

Mrs. Hurd.

Mrs. Buckminster.

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