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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Wild and Salty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of car did Joan's oldest son own?
(a) A Dodge.
(b) A Ford.
(c) A Toyota.
(d) A Chevrolet.

2. Why did Joan have trouble finding something to wear to the fish market's Christmas party?
(a) She had brought only jeans to Cape Code.
(b) She had gained weight and her clothes no longer fit her.
(c) There were no clothing stores in the town.
(d) She didn't have money for a party outfit.

3. In Chapter 11, Ebb and Flow, who came to Cape Cod to shoot a film?
(a) A famous Hollywood producer.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Joan's nephew.
(d) Joan's older son.

4. Why did Joan's old book club always end up canceling their December meetings?
(a) The women had no time to read during the holidays.
(b) The book club members left town for the holidays.
(c) The women were involved in the church's holiday play.
(d) Winter weather made travel too hazardous.

5. What did Joan Erikson say in Chapter 15, Wild and Salty, would be giving away some of Joan's strength?
(a) Leaving Cape Cod to return to the city.
(b) Letting others know her secrets.
(c) Turning her back on her female friends.
(d) Returning to her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity did Joan's older son and his wife share?

2. Where would Joan go before she went to meetings with editors?

3. How long was the town's New Year's Day race?

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

5. What was Joan instructed to bring for her trip to the seal island?

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