1. Who was Joan Erickson's late husband?
(a) Scientist Albert Einstein.
(b) Actor Denholm Elliott.
(c) Actor Buddy Ebson.
(d) Famed psychoanalyst Erik Erikson.

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

3. Where would Joan go before she went to meetings with editors?
(a) Larry's PX.
(b) Church.
(c) A local bar.
(d) Her oldest son's house.

4. Which of the following is not something Joan woke up to the morning after her husband's arrival for Christmas?
(a) A warm house.
(b) Christmas carolers at the front door.
(c) The sound of her husband shoveling snow from the drive.
(d) A cup of fresh coffee on her bedside table.

5. In Chapter 4, Riptide, what did Joan get up each morning to watch?
(a) Her husband walking the dog.
(b) The neighborhood children walking to school.
(c) Joshua Cahoon jogging.
(d) The sunrise.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What did Joan's neighbor think of Joan's job at the fish market?

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

4. What kind of car did Joan drive at the beginning of the book?

5. What did the wife of Joan Erickson's cousin do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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