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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. Which of the following was not something that Joan achieved in her early twenties?
(a) She sold a magazine story.
(b) She attended drama school.
(c) She worked in the African bush.
(d) She worked as a fashion model in New York.

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) She didn't have money for a party outfit.
(d) There were no clothing stores in the town.

3. Where did Joan and her husband go to work for the Peace Corps in the early days of their marriage?
(a) India.
(b) Brazil.
(c) The Philippines.
(d) Africa.

4. What did Joan Erickson's cousin do for a living?
(a) He was a psychoanalyst.
(b) He was a chef.
(c) He was a soldier.
(d) He was a lawyer.

5. Once Joan's husband left in Chapter 1, Ebb Tide, how did Joan react?
(a) She rejoiced.
(b) She begged him to come back.
(c) She became afraid.
(d) She cried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Joan ask to take her in his boat to the seal island?

2. What strong women inspired Joan to think that she could find a way to replace her broken appliance?

3. How many Christmas cards did Joan send during her year alone at the cottage?

4. What was Joan Erickson looking into getting instead of a car to transport herself around town?

5. What factors complicated Joan's job for the film crew?

(see the answer key)

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