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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. At the end of Chapter 14, Safe Harbor, who did Joan realize was planning to live with her in the cottage?
(a) Joan Erikson.
(b) Joshua Cahoon.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her sons and their wives.

2. 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) Jeans and a black linen blazer.
(d) A tailored gray wool suit and black boots.

3. What did Joan fear losing if she reunited with her husband?
(a) Her new friends.
(b) Her job at the fish market.
(c) Her autonomy.
(d) Her self-confidence.

4. Who advised Joan to dig for clams to earn the money to replace her broken appliance?
(a) Joan Erickson.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Joshua Cahoon.

5. While riding her bicycle in Chapter 14, Safe Harbor, with whom did Joan wonder if she could ever share a bike ride?
(a) Joan Erikson.
(b) Her oldest son and his wife.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Joan conclude while visiting the general store?

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

4. What did Joan Erickson's cousin do for a living?

5. What did Joan cook for Memorial Day dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Joan's husband mentioned retirement at the beginning of Chapter 14, Safe Harbor, how did his idea of retirement differ from Joan's?

2. What was ironic about how Joan felt once she arrived on the seal island in Chapter 15, Wild and Salty?

3. Who did Joan ask for money to replace her broken hot water heater, and what was his response?

4. What did Joan give her husband for his retirement, and what did her gift symbolize?

5. How did a sign in front of the Methodist Church make Joan reflect upon her marriage?

6. In Chapter 12, Low Tide, how did reflecting upon the women in her family inspire Joan?

7. Who was Hazel, and why did she come to visit Joan?

8. To where did Joan ride her bike in Chapter 14, Safe Harbor, and how did she like the experience?

9. What symbolism did Joan see in the sandbar?

10. What spiritual lesson did Joan learn from clamming?

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