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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Getting My Feet Wet, and Chapter 9, Fogged In.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the seals respond when Joan dove into the ocean?
(a) They attacked her.
(b) They swam alongside her.
(c) They ignored her.
(d) They swam away from her.

2. What was Joan instructed to bring for her trip to the seal island?
(a) A camera.
(b) Warm clothes and a sandwich.
(c) A blanket, coat and gloves.
(d) A bathing suit and sunscreen.

3. What did the other patrons of Larry's PX talk about during Joan's first visit to the PX?
(a) A local murder.
(b) The seals in the harbor.
(c) Joan's separation from her husband.
(d) The bad economy for fishing that year.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 1, Ebb Tide, what did Joan's husband announce?
(a) That he had a secret son from a previous romance.
(b) That he was taking a job hundreds of miles away.
(c) That he had cancer.
(d) That he wanted a divorce.

5. How long was Joan left alone on Seal Island?
(a) Overnight.
(b) Eight hours.
(c) One week.
(d) Two hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Joan miss her sons at the end of Chapter 5, Water Therapy?

2. Approximately how many other runners showed up with Joan to participate in the New Year's Day race?

3. Who called Joan the evening after she returned from the seal island?

4. In Chapter 4, Riptide, what did Joan get up each morning to watch?

5. What costume Joan did Joan wear for the New Year's Day race?

(see the answer key)

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