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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women in the neighborhood doubt about Mary in Chapter 1?
(a) That she will live.
(b) That she will ever leave the island.
(c) That she will ever marry.
(d) That she will find happiness.

2. Who introduces Swedish traits into the population?
(a) The immigrants working in the quarries.
(b) No one.
(c) The rich families.
(d) A settlement that lives on the mainland.

3. What does Ruth do during her summers in Chapter 2?
(a) She spends quality time with her mother.
(b) She works as a sternman for her father.
(c) She works at an ice cream shop.
(d) She tans and swims with friends.

4. What are the quarries on the islands filled with?
(a) Gravel.
(b) Spring water.
(c) Waste.
(d) Rain water.

5. What question does Simon often ask Ruth?
(a) Whether her mom will visit.
(b) How her father's business is doing.
(c) What her future goals are.
(d) If she has a boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. If Ebbett had lived long enough, how would he have felt about Ruth?

3. What is noted about Lanford's eyes when Ruth sees him at the end of Chapter 3?

4. How does Simon try to help Rhonda financially?

5. What does Ruth write to Mary about in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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