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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Stan and Mary get married?
(a) In New York City.
(b) On the wharf.
(c) In Stan's livingroom.
(d) At Ellis House.

2. Why does Owney maintain traps?
(a) To prove that he knows lobsters.
(b) He is interested in lobsters.
(c) To impress his uncle.
(d) To make some money on the side.

3. What does Ruth declare of Eddie in Chapter 8?
(a) He is an angry human being.
(b) He is a simpleton.
(c) He has more ambition than the president.
(d) He needs to be on a feeding schedule.

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

5. What does Simon want Ruth to get from Lanford in Chapter 8?
(a) Some food.
(b) His antique pocket watch.
(c) The tusk.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the islanders shun Ruth?

2. What had Ruth hoped of her first sexual partner?

3. What year does Ruth graduate?

4. Who is Chucky Strachan?

5. What does Rhonda wish she had for Ruth?

(see the answer key)

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