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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. In Chapter 6, Waves of Truth, why did Joan think women looked exhausted as the holidays approached?
(a) There was a flu epidemic and everyone had the flu.
(b) They were trying to please everyone.
(c) They had too many parties to plan.
(d) They had too much shopping to do.

2. Who was Hazel?
(a) Joshua Cahoon's wife.
(b) Joan's daughter-in-law.
(c) An old friend of Joan.
(d) Joan's cousin.

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

4. How did the other patrons of Larry's PX respond when Joan entered?
(a) They stopped talking for a few minutes.
(b) They forbade her to enter the all-male establishment.
(c) They bought her drinks.
(d) They stood up to greet her.

5. What was Larry's PX?
(a) A school.
(b) A military store.
(c) A restaurant where the local fishermen hung out.
(d) A fishing boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Joan meet Joshua Cahoon?

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 9, Fogged In, how long a walk does Joan begin taking each day?

4. In Chapter 4, Riptide, which of the following was not a task Joan had to do in her job at Nickerson's Fish Market?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 6, Waves of Truth, what was Joan's morning ritual as winter approached?

(see the answer key)

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