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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Port of Call.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Joan let sand flow through her fingers in Chapter 15, Wild and Salty, what did the sand symbolize to her?
(a) Her limitless future.
(b) Clamming.
(c) Dirt that she had to sweep out of her mind, heart, and life.
(d) Nature and the outdoors.

2. What disappointed Joan about her visit with Joan Erickson's cousin?
(a) She had hoped for a longer visit.
(b) She had hoped for a shorter visit.
(c) She didn't learn anything about herself.
(d) She found Joan Erickson's cousin dull.

3. What did Joan think her role in her marriage would be?
(a) An equal partner.
(b) Pampered housewife.
(c) The breadwinner.
(d) Nurturer and caregiver.

4. Why did Joan want a job at the fish market?
(a) She wanted to work with Joshua Cahoon.
(b) She had taxes to pay.
(c) She wanted to feel like a local woman.
(d) She didn't want to ask her husband for money.

5. Why did Joan and her husband decide to spend Christmas together during their separation year?
(a) They wanted to make Joan's ailing mother happy.
(b) Neither of them wanted to be alone.
(c) They missed each other.
(d) They wanted to make a show of unity for their children.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What costume Joan did Joan wear for the New Year's Day race?

3. Under what conditions did Joan decide she could let her husband return home?

4. How did Joan describe her bicycle?

5. In Chapter 4, Riptide, which of the following was not a task Joan had to do in her job at Nickerson's Fish Market?

(see the answer key)

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