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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ricky?
(a) Ruth's cousin.
(b) Ruth's father.
(c) Ruth's uncle.
(d) Ruth's brother.

2. Which room does Ruth enter alone in Chapter 3?
(a) The girl's washroom.
(b) The cellar.
(c) Lanford's bedroom.
(d) The kitchen pantry.

3. What does Cal argue with Ruth about in Chapter 7?
(a) Whether Ruth should return to the island or not.
(b) Whether Ruth is old enough to date.
(c) Whether he or Ruth's mother is the bigger sycophant.
(d) Whether Cal or Angus is better looking.

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

5. What does Owney show Ruth near a tiny island in Chapter 7?
(a) A hidden lobster trap.
(b) A beautiful view.
(c) A stash of alcohol and cigarettes.
(d) His fort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women in the neighborhood doubt about Mary in Chapter 1?

2. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?

3. Who gives Ruth and Cal the horrible smelling item in Chapter 7?

4. What does Owney's uncle not allow him to do as of Chapter 7?

5. Who does Ruth find drinking with Angus in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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