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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator remember Mrs. Todd saying about Captain Littlepage?
(a) He is not married.
(b) He has a housekeeper.
(c) He reads a lot.
(d) He is crazy.

2. Besides Captain Littlepage, who else knows of Gaffett's story?
(a) Just Gaffett.
(b) Just the other survivors of Gaffett's shipwreck.
(c) No one - Gaffett himself is long since dead.
(d) Just the other survivors of Littlepage's shipwreck.

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

4. What does the author compare knowing a village like Dunnet Landing to?
(a) A walk on a familiar forest path.
(b) Getting to know a friend better.
(c) Coming home.
(d) Becoming acquainted with a single person.

5. What do William and Mrs. Blackett do after supper?
(a) Take a carriage ride.
(b) Make dessert.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Sing a few songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the narrator choose Dunnet Landing for her visit?

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

3. Where does the narrator first stay during her visit?

4. What does the narrator compare Captain Littlepage's gait to?

5. What offer does William make the narrator?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elijah say about Mrs. Todd at the end of Chapter 20?

2. How does the narrator feel about Mrs. Blackett?

3. Describe the relationship between Mrs. Todd and Mrs. Fosdick.

4. Describe the contrast of changing moods that occurs on the journey to the Bowden family reunion.

5. Mrs. Fosdick seems to have a special role in the community. What is her role? Explain.

6. What is the narrator's first impression of Captain Littlepage when he arrives at the schoolhouse?

7. Explain Mrs. Todd's perspective on what the others have said about Sant Bowden.

8. What does Mrs. Todd do within the community?

9. How does Mrs. Todd feel about Captain Littlepage? How can you tell?

10. Describe the narrator's reaction to Joanna's story.

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