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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What smells horribly in Chapter 7?
(a) Perfume.
(b) Burnt Toast.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Gasoline.

2. Why does Angus decide not to hire Ruth as a sternman in Chapter 4?
(a) Ruth is not available when he needs her to work.
(b) He is sexist.
(c) Ruth is too small.
(d) He needs to keep costs down.

3. What is noted about Lanford's eyes when Ruth sees him at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) They are bright and cheery.
(b) They are bloodshot.
(c) They are swimming in tears.
(d) They are sleepy.

4. What does Stan not care about when it comes to Ruth?
(a) What she does for fun.
(b) Who she marries.
(c) What education she receives.
(d) Who she spends her time with.

5. Why does Owney maintain traps?
(a) To prove that he knows lobsters.
(b) To make some money on the side.
(c) To impress his uncle.
(d) He is interested in lobsters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Vera?

2. What causes Ruth to cry at the end of Chapter 1?

3. What is the name of the store that remains in Chapter 3?

4. Who does Ruth search for after leaving Ellis House?

5. Who is described as being an aggressive lobsterman?

(see the answer key)

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