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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Low Tide, and Chapter 13, Treading Water.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who called Joan the evening after she returned from the seal island?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Joshua Cahoon.
(d) Her husband.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 6, Waves of Truth, what was Joan's morning ritual as winter approached?
(a) To take a leisurely shower.
(b) To put a log on the stove and heat water for tea.
(c) To rise early to watch the seagulls.
(d) To sleep late and breakfast on oatmeal and toast.

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

4. In Chapter 6, Waves of Truth, how many years had passed since Joan's sons had spent Christmas with her?
(a) One.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

5. How long was Joan left alone on Seal Island?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Eight hours.
(c) Overnight.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Joan decide at the end of her month of increased socializing in Chapter 11, Ebb and Flow?

3. Who visited Joan on Memorial Day?

4. In Chapter 12, Low Tide, what appliance in Joan's cottage broke?

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

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