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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Chucky Strachan?
(a) The bartender at the wedding.
(b) The father of the bride at the wedding.
(c) The brother of the groom at the wedding.
(d) The best man at the wedding.

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

3. What kind of reputation can a lobsterman not afford?
(a) A reputation of greed.
(b) A reputation of passivity.
(c) A reputation of lowbrow tactics.
(d) A reputation of generosity.

4. What does Simon search for at Potter Beach when he is 73?
(a) The tusks of a circus elephant.
(b) The ring of his deceased wife.
(c) His old tennis shoes.
(d) A rare type of shell.

5. What does Cal do as he drives Ruth back to Rockland in Chapter 7?
(a) He coughs and coughs.
(b) He talks endlessly.
(c) He sings his favorite songs.
(d) He smokes a cigar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is estranged for eight months after a heated verbal fight?

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

3. How old is Lanford Ellis in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Ruth go to the Addams' house in Chapter 8?

5. What isle's demise does Toby speak of in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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