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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the boat waiting for the group at the dock in Chapter 7?
(a) New Land.
(b) New Vista.
(c) New Dream.
(d) New Hope.

2. Who is Cal Cooley?
(a) Ruth's brother-in-law.
(b) The town mayor.
(c) A caretaker at Lanford's home.
(d) Ruth's boyfriend.

3. What is Ruth's first word?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Mommy.
(d) Lobster.

4. What does Toby need before the small group can leave the dock in Chapter 7?
(a) A bathroom break.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Lunch.
(d) A few moments alone with Ruth.

5. What causes Ruth to cry at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Her father yells at her.
(b) She is sad over the recent death.
(c) She falls and scrapes her leg.
(d) A tasteless joke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Simon often ask Ruth?

2. What will Lanford give Ruth $300 for in Chapter 3?

3. What does Simon bring the Pommeroys in Chapter 1?

4. Who is Vera?

5. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?

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