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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Gaffett and his companion went on land?
(a) The town seemed to disappear.
(b) It was too cold to survive.
(c) The animals were too dangerous.
(d) They built a camp.

2. What does the author compare knowing a village like Dunnet Landing to?
(a) A walk on a familiar forest path.
(b) Coming home.
(c) Becoming acquainted with a single person.
(d) Getting to know a friend better.

3. Besides her herbal remedies, what else is Mrs. Todd known for in Dunnet Landing?
(a) Her pine ale.
(b) Her spruce beer.
(c) Her iced tea.
(d) Her lemonade.

4. How does Mrs. Todd react to the funeral procession?
(a) She looks to others for comfort.
(b) She is durable and strong enough to withstand the emotional strain.
(c) She tries her best to comfort others.
(d) She is genuinely grief-stricken.

5. What does the narrator do once she's left the house?
(a) She goes out to explore the coastline.
(b) She takes the boat out.
(c) She chats with Mrs. Todd.
(d) She goes out to explore the garden area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator find impressive about the Captain's retelling of Gaffett's story?

2. What ultimately happens to Joanna's ex-fiancé?

3. What piece of information does Mrs. Todd reveal to the narrator?

4. How do the people of Dunnet Landing feel about Mrs. Todd?

5. Why didn't Mrs. Todd marry her first love?

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