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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Joan Erikson say in Chapter 15, Wild and Salty, would be giving away some of Joan's strength?
(a) Returning to her husband.
(b) Letting others know her secrets.
(c) Turning her back on her female friends.
(d) Leaving Cape Cod to return to the city.

2. How tall was Joan's husband?
(a) Five feet eleven.
(b) Five feet nine.
(c) Six foot one.
(d) Six foot four.

3. Why did Joan want to be alone on the seal island in Chapter 15, Wild and Salty?
(a) To grieve for her dead father.
(b) To contemplate the future of her marriage.
(c) To decide if she wanted to marry Joshua Cahoon.
(d) To conduct research for a book on seals.

4. Once Joan was dropped off on the seal island, how did she feel?
(a) Sad.
(b) Exhilarated.
(c) Afraid, knowing that she was alone if any emergency arose.
(d) Angry, knowing her husband would soon return.

5. Who was paying for the work of the men Joan found at her cottage upon her return from the general store?
(a) The fishermen.
(b) Joan's older son and his wife.
(c) Joan.
(d) Joan's husband.

6. How did Joan pay for her husband's party?
(a) She borrowed the money from Joan Erikson.
(b) She sold a new book.
(c) With fish market earnings and an unexpected royalty check.
(d) By clamming.

7. What did Hazel cook Joan for breakfast?
(a) Scrambled eggs and bacon.
(b) Oatmeal and buttered toast.
(c) An omelet.
(d) Blueberry pancakes.

8. With which Greek goddess did Joan feel an affinity when she swam with the seals in Chapter 15, Wild and Salty?
(a) Athena.
(b) Aphrodite.
(c) Hecate.
(d) Demeter.

9. What outfit did Joan wear to greet her husband in Chapter 16, Port of Call?
(a) A red evening gown and heels.
(b) A bathing suit and towel.
(c) A tailored gray wool suit and black boots.
(d) Jeans and a black linen blazer.

10. While walking with Joan Erickson in Chapter 10, Seal Woman, what animal did Joan see staring into a puddle?
(a) A red fox.
(b) A leopard.
(c) A beaver.
(d) A brown bear.

11. What tools did Joan need for clamming?
(a) A rake and a basket.
(b) A stick and a bag.
(c) A pot and lid.
(d) A fishing pole and bait.

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

13. What things did Joan notice during her bicycle ride in Chapter 14, Safe Harbor?
(a) The sights and scents of nature.
(b) The number of tourists at Cape Cod.
(c) The traffic in the town.
(d) The friendliness of everyone she met.

14. What kind of car did Joan's oldest son own?
(a) A Chevrolet.
(b) A Toyota.
(c) A Ford.
(d) A Dodge.

15. What worry did Joan have about the weather during her time on the seal island?
(a) It was too foggy to see and she feared falling or drowning.
(b) It was very hot and she feared dehydrating.
(c) A blizzard struck.
(d) It was hurricane season.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did Joan receive from her daughter-in-law on Memorial Day?

2. In Chapter 16, Port of Call, what did Joan take with her to the chaise longue to enjoy some peace and quiet before her husband arrived at the cottage?

3. What gift did Joan give her husband at the party?

4. Why did Joan feel that her previous hiking adventures had not tested her independence?

5. Although Joan missed her sons after they left the cottage once Memorial Day ended, what did she look forward to regaining?

(see the answer keys)

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