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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occurs to the narrator as she is looking over the landscape on Shell-Heap Island?
(a) Captain Bowden has become a good friend.
(b) Joanna is much like her self.
(c) The landscape is lovelier than she expected.
(d) Joanna must have seen the island just this way.

2. What does Mrs. Blackett point out to the narrator as they make their way through the countryside?
(a) Her husband's first home.
(b) Her brother's home.
(c) Her sister's home.
(d) Her childhood home.

3. Who does Mrs. Todd begin talking about Sant Bowden with?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Sarah Jane Blackett.
(c) Mrs. Caplin.
(d) Captain Bowden.

4. What does Elijah tell the narrator about his love interests?
(a) He has given up looking for someone new.
(b) He would like to meet someone new, but Dunnet Landing is too small.
(c) He has no interest in remarrying.
(d) He would like to remarry if he found the right companion.

5. How does Elijah refer to his late wife?
(a) Poor Sarah.
(b) My dear wife.
(c) Dear Sarah.
(d) Poor dear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What connection does Mrs. Todd see between the tansy in the schoolyard and people?

2. What does Mrs. Blackett need in order to be ready for departure?

3. What did Gaffett and his companion do after going on land?

4. According to the narrator's quote, what does Darwin say about sea captains?

5. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Fosdick once she meets her?

(see the answer key)

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