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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Waves of Truth, and Chapter 7, Silent Seas, Silent Nights.

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 had too much shopping to do.
(c) They had too many parties to plan.
(d) They were trying to please everyone.

2. In Chapter 5, Water Therapy, what was really happening with the lobster the two customers thought was dead?
(a) It was a plastic lobster.
(b) It was sleeping.
(c) It was ill.
(d) It was molting.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Joan think her role in her marriage would be?

2. How long was Joan left alone on Seal Island?

3. What did Joan envy about the seals?

4. What is ebb tide?

5. What news did Joan get about her house in the city after her return from the seal island?

(see the answer key)

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