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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator characterize Captain Littlepage's reaction to Gaffett's story?
(a) He believes that too much time at sea can affect your thinking.
(b) He believes that sailing is dangerous.
(c) He believes that Gaffett made the story up.
(d) He believes that the story is true.

2. What does Mrs. Blackett need in order to be ready for departure?
(a) A glass of water.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) An herbal mixture.
(d) A jacket.

3. What does the Captain assert during the beginning of his conversation with the narrator in Chapter 5?
(a) That no one can know the answer.
(b) That there must certainly be life after death.
(c) That everyone can find out before death if they want to.
(d) That only good people will enjoy life after death.

4. Why is the narrator glad someone interrupts her at the beginning of Chapter 20?
(a) She feels somewhat lonely.
(b) She doesn't feel safe walking alone.
(c) She wants to talk about the Caplins.
(d) She wants to talk about the Miranda.

5. What time of year does Joanna's funeral occur?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator miss as she is thinking about life in Dunnet Landing after the funeral procession?

2. What time of year does the story take place?

3. Where is the narrator at the opening of Chapter 20?

4. Besides Captain Littlepage, who else knows of Gaffett's story?

5. What occurs to the narrator as she is looking over the landscape on Shell-Heap Island?

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