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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the funeral procession for?
(a) Captain Littlepage.
(b) Mrs. Todd.
(c) Mrs. Begg.
(d) Mrs. Todd's mother.

3. Why did the Captain leave his position as Commander?
(a) He wanted to spend more time in Dunnet Landing.
(b) He lived through a frightening ordeal after a shipwreck.
(c) He wanted to spend more time with his family.
(d) He was disabled.

4. Where did the Captain's experience described in Chapter 5 take place?
(a) Along the coast of Canada.
(b) Near the South Pole.
(c) Near Greenland.
(d) Near the North Pole.

5. Who does the narrator compare Mrs. Fosdick to when describing her visits to others?
(a) A nuisance.
(b) The Princess of Wales.
(c) A beggar.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you characterize Mrs. Blackett's demeanor?

2. What did the Captain do while waiting in Chapter 5?

3. Where does the narrator go to write in Chapter 1?

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

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

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