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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Seal Woman, and Chapter 11, Ebb and Flow.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who called Joan the evening after she returned from the seal island?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Joshua Cahoon.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

3. What activity did Joan's older son and his wife share?
(a) Golf.
(b) Biking.
(c) Roller skating.
(d) Skiing.

4. Which of the following items was not something Joan wished she had brought with her to the seal island?
(a) Sunscreen.
(b) An umbrella.
(c) Better food.
(d) Hairspray.

5. In Chapter 4, Riptide, with what did Joan think she needed to fall in love?
(a) The book she was writing.
(b) Nature.
(c) Her life and herself.
(d) The cottage.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what did Joan and her husband decorate their Christmas tree in Chapter 7, Silent Seas, Silent Nights?

2. While walking with Joan Erickson in Chapter 10, Seal Woman, what animal did Joan see staring into a puddle?

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

4. What lesson did the seals teach Joan?

5. What disappointed Joan about her visit with Joan Erickson's cousin?

(see the answer key)

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