1. In Chapter 2, The Call of the Seal, what was Joan's only daily outing for her first three weeks on the island?
(a) Walking her dog.
(b) Going to the laundromat.
(c) Picking her daughter up from school.
(d) Going to the post office.

2. Once Joan's husband left in Chapter 1, Ebb Tide, how did Joan react?
(a) She cried.
(b) She rejoiced.
(c) She became afraid.
(d) She begged him to come back.

3. What did Joan think her role in her marriage would be?
(a) An equal partner.
(b) The breadwinner.
(c) Pampered housewife.
(d) Nurturer and caregiver.

4. Which of the following items was not something Joan brought with her when she visited the seal island?
(a) Sunglasses.
(b) Peanut butter.
(c) A sweater.
(d) A stale bagel.

5. What did Joan envy about the seals?
(a) Their home in the ocean.
(b) Their cuteness.
(c) Their swimming skills.
(d) Their warm layer of body fat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because Joan entertained their guests at parties while her husband sat quietly in the corner, how did Joan's husband describe himself and his wife?

2. Where was Joan's husband sent to live at age twelve?

3. How did Joan meet Joshua Cahoon?

4. What did Joan's father-in-law do for a living?

5. How long had Joan and her family lived in their big old family house?

(see the answer key)

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