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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) They had too many parties to plan.
(b) They were trying to please everyone.
(c) They had too much shopping to do.
(d) There was a flu epidemic and everyone had the flu.

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. What did Joan's neighbor think of Joan's job at the fish market?
(a) That it was easy work.
(b) That it was men's work.
(c) That it would pay Joan well.
(d) That it was work Joan would love.

4. What made Joan miss her sons at the end of Chapter 5, Water Therapy?
(a) A football game that reminded her of her son's school days.
(b) The young men who work at the fish market.
(c) A phone call from her youngest son.
(d) An approaching holiday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Joan woke up to the morning after her husband's arrival for Christmas?

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

3. Which of the following statements was not one of Joan's thoughts about the remark that she had everything she wanted?

4. Where was Joan's husband sent to live at age twelve?

5. Because Joan entertained their guests at parties while her husband sat quietly in the corner, how did Joan's husband describe himself and his wife?

(see the answer key)

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