The Country of the Pointed Firs Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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The Country of the Pointed Firs Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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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. Why does the narrator say she didn't "walk the rest" at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) She realizes that she is not a member of the community.
(b) She doesn't know the townspeople in the procession.
(c) She doesn't know who the procession is for.
(d) She is too busy with her work.

2. What does the narrator notice about her own thoughts as the funeral procession moves out of sight?
(a) Her thoughts have become quite melancholy.
(b) Her thoughts are flighty, and she can't concentrate enough to write.
(c) The funeral procession has made her nostalgic.
(d) The noise from the procession has made her thoughts restless.

3. What happened when Gaffett and his companion left "the waiting place"?
(a) The townspeople seemed to taunt them.
(b) The animals watched as they moved out of sight.
(c) They worried that they would freeze.
(d) The coastline disappeared.

4. What does Captain Littlepage say about the townspeople?
(a) They are good people.
(b) They lead simple lives.
(c) They have been good friends.
(d) They think they know everything.

5. What does Mrs. Todd say she needs after a difficult afternoon at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) A bit of camomile.
(b) A quiet evening.
(c) A long walk.
(d) A nice bath.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator react to the funeral procession?

2. Besides her herbal remedies, what else is Mrs. Todd known for in Dunnet Landing?

3. Why did the Captain leave his position as Commander?

4. What did Gaffett and his companion discover after sailing away from the shipwreck?

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

(see the answer key)

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