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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Simon attend the funeral in Chapter 1?
(a) He is ill.
(b) Because of his phobia.
(c) He is away on business.
(d) He hated the deceased.

2. How does Conway make a living?
(a) He lives on disability after being discharged from the Navy.
(b) He builds furniture for merchants on the mainland.
(c) He sells timber to manufacturers up north.
(d) He lives off his parents' fortunes.

3. What does Ebbett do during the war years?
(a) He builds houses.
(b) He hides his boat and gear.
(c) He writes letters to his old sweetheart.
(d) He sleeps and listens to the radio all day.

4. Who does not contribute to the distinctive population?
(a) The French that live along the coast.
(b) The English that oversee the workmen.
(c) The Spanish who spend their summers on the islands.
(d) The Italians working on Fort Niles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Senator Simon Adams terrified of?

2. What does Ebbett wait for in the prologue?

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

4. What does Toby recommend Ruth do when she visits his room in Chapter 10?

5. When does Toby think Fort Niles will be abandoned?

(see the answer key)

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