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

4. In Chapter 12, Low Tide, what appliance in Joan's cottage broke?
(a) The hot water heater.
(b) The refrigerator.
(c) The dishwasher.
(d) The washing machine.

5. What did the T-shirt Joan wore on the seal island say?
(a) I love me.
(b) I love Cape Cod.
(c) This is what it looks like to be fifty.
(d) I am woman.

6. What strong women inspired Joan to think that she could find a way to replace her broken appliance?
(a) The wives of the Cape Cod fishermen.
(b) Her mother, grandmother, and aunt.
(c) Joan Erickson and Hazel.
(d) Her mother-in-law and daughters-in-law.

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

8. In Chapter 11, Ebb and Flow, what forced Joan to end her solitude?
(a) Her husband got ill and needed her.
(b) A procession of visitors to her cottage.
(c) Her son's wife was pregnant and needed her help.
(d) Her mother got ill and needed her.

9. What factors complicated Joan's first day of clamming?
(a) High winds, a heavy mist, and Joan's inexperience.
(b) Joan's fever and shortage of tools.
(c) Joan's fear of drowning or falling while searching for clams.
(d) A clam shortage and a rainstorm.

10. In Chapter 15, Wild and Salty, what did Joan tell Joan Erikson she would miss if she reunited with her husband?
(a) Being alone to think and write.
(b) Female friendships.
(c) Having secrets.
(d) Living on Cape Cod.

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

12. What did Joan tuck into the corners of the boxes of fish she packed at the fish market?
(a) Oysters.
(b) Styrofoam packing.
(c) Caviar.
(d) Bluefish paté.

13. What kind of party did Joan throw for her husband in Chapter 16, Port of Call?
(a) An anniversary party.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A change-of-life party.
(d) A welcome party.

14. What term had Joan Erickson's late husband coined?
(a) Identity crisis.
(b) Palimony.
(c) Shopaholic.
(d) Midlife crisis.

15. 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.