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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Port of Call.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action made the clams spit, i.e. make holes in the sand that revealed where they were?
(a) Putting raw hamburger on the sand as clam bait.
(b) Pouring water on the sand.
(c) Stomping around on the sand.
(d) Singing loudly to scare the clams.

2. Why did Joan decide not to write in her journal on the seal island?
(a) She had a low supply of paper.
(b) She was tired of writing and was thinking of changing jobs.
(c) She had a low supply of ink.
(d) She did not want to miss a single thing.

3. What did Joan find workmen doing at her cottage upon her return from the general store?
(a) Putting up a new picket fence.
(b) Replacing her garage door.
(c) Painting her house.
(d) Repairing her roof.

4. How had Joan spent Labor Days prior to her year alone by the sea?
(a) Visiting her in-laws.
(b) Organizing family picnics.
(c) Watching tv.
(d) Doing housework.

5. Where would Joan go before she went to meetings with editors?
(a) A local bar.
(b) Larry's PX.
(c) Her oldest son's house.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What worry did Joan have about the weather during her time on the seal island?

2. In Chapter 5, Water Therapy, who invites Joan to have a glass of wine and talk?

3. Where was the cottage to which Joan wanted to retreat at the beginning of the book?

4. Why did Joan's old book club always end up canceling their December meetings?

5. Why did Joan want to be alone on the seal island in Chapter 15, Wild and Salty?

(see the answer key)

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