The Country of the Pointed Firs Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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The Country of the Pointed Firs Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 144 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What conclusion about the Captain's beliefs can be drawn from his conversation with the narrator?
(a) He believes that seafaring is dangerous.
(b) He believes that sailors cannot be trusted.
(c) He tends not to believe in life after death.
(d) He tends to believe in life after death.

2. What did Gaffett and his companion discover after sailing away from the shipwreck?
(a) A town.
(b) An island.
(c) More suvivors.
(d) The ship's cargo.

3. What time of year does the story take place?
(a) Spring.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Summer.

4. How does Captain Littlepage react to the narrator's comments?
(a) He firmly denies her explanation.
(b) He is glad she understands him.
(c) He is surprised that has had similar experiences.
(d) He is hurt that she doesn't believe him.

5. What did the Captain do while waiting in Chapter 5?
(a) Looked for food.
(b) Looked for help.
(c) Tried to reach rescuers.
(d) Spent time talking to other survivors.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the narrator need to have her writing project finished?

2. What happened when Gaffett and his companion went on land?

3. What does the narrator assert during the beginning of her conversation with Captain Littlepage in Chapter 5?

4. Why does tansy grow so well around the schoolhouse?

5. What was the cause of the Captain's experience?

(see the answer key)

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