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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the names of Ebbett's sons?
(a) Peter, Jack, Samuel and Carl.
(b) Ricky, Jonas and Paul.
(c) Stanley and Len.
(d) Gregory and Wilson.

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

4. What does Ebbett wait for in the prologue?
(a) Peace.
(b) War.
(c) Love.
(d) Death.

5. How are the men on the islands described?
(a) As lazy and stupid.
(b) As artsy and creative.
(c) As being fiercely competitive.
(d) As hard working and stubborn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mary?

2. When do the men on the islands go to war?

3. Which of the following do Fort Niles and Courne Haven have in common?

4. Who does not contribute to the distinctive population?

5. What is Senator Simon Adams terrified of?

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