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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Angus decide not to hire Ruth as a sternman in Chapter 4?
(a) He needs to keep costs down.
(b) Ruth is too small.
(c) Ruth is not available when he needs her to work.
(d) He is sexist.

2. Why does Kitty call Ruth a tourist in Chapter 5?
(a) Because she has been away so much.
(b) Because she is so curious of her surroundings.
(c) Because she wears garish clothing.
(d) Because she doesn't belong.

3. Where does Ruth find Owney in Chapter 11?
(a) In the garden.
(b) On the porch.
(c) By the shore.
(d) In the woods.

4. What are the Cobbs debating with Rhonda when Ruth arrives in Chapter 8?
(a) Who should wash the dishes.
(b) When raccoons were introduced from Courne Haven.
(c) Whether it will rain by the end of the day.
(d) How much Rhonda owes for painting the exterior of her house.

5. Who is Rhonda's favorite child?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Webster.
(c) Peter.
(d) Orly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mary doing when she meets Stan Thomas?

2. Why is Rhonda the only widow on Fort Niles?

3. Who is the family idiot in Rhonda's family?

4. What does Fagan do for a living?

5. What do younger lobstermen tend to be?

(see the answer key)

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