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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Cal polishing when Ruth and the others approach him in Chapter 3?
(a) His shoes.
(b) A pair of glasses.
(c) A lighthouse mirror.
(d) A car.

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

3. What has Simon planned to open for a long time?
(a) Fort Niles Museum of Art History.
(b) Fort Niles Museum of Natural History.
(c) Fort Niles Museum of Shipping and Fishing Vessels.
(d) Fort Niles Museum of Technology.

4. What does Ebbett Thomas not do that the other men do?
(a) Leave for the mainland.
(b) Get married.
(c) Blame the overseers.
(d) Go to war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who introduces Swedish traits into the population?

2. Who is described as being an aggressive lobsterman?

3. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?

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

5. What is the weather like when Ruth is born?

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