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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In Chapter 3, Seal Sense Analysis, who gave Joan some clams he had dug up?
(a) Her younger son.
(b) Joshua Cahoon.
(c) Her husband.
(d) The local pastor.

3. Which of the following statements was not one of Joan's thoughts about the remark that she had everything she wanted?
(a) What she had was a far cry from what she really desired.
(b) Women got used to wanting only what was available.
(c) She had everything she was told she should want.
(d) She did have everything she wanted.

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

5. How did Joan meet Joshua Cahoon?
(a) He was her neighbor on Cape Cod.
(b) He sat next to her at Larry's PX.
(c) He was her editor.
(d) He worked with her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Joan want a job at the fish market?

2. In what kind of family was Joan's husband raised?

3. How did Joan meet her new friend, Joan Erickson.?

4. Why did Joan's old book club always end up canceling their December meetings?

5. In Chapter 5, Water Therapy, who invites Joan to have a glass of wine and talk?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, Fogged In, how did Joan compare women to fog?

2. What was Joan's day with the seals like?

3. In Chapter 6, Waves of Truth, how did Joan feel about her sons' plans to spend Christmas with their wives' families instead of with Joan and her husband?

4. When Joan and her husband spent Christmas together at the cottage, what changes did each of them display?

5. What kind of job did Joan get in Chapter 4, Riptide, and why didn't she ask her husband for financial help instead of getting a job?

6. Why did Joan and her husband decide to separate?

7. Who was Joan Erikson and how did Joan meet her?

8. What did Joan think of the wealthy wives who came into the fish market and ordered expensive fish?

9. How did Joshua Cahoon treat Joan when he took her to the seal island?

10. Where did Joan and her husband meet, and how did Joan's in-laws feel about the couple's relationship?

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