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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles off the coast are Fort Niles and Courne Haven?
(a) Twenty miles.
(b) Twelve miles.
(c) Thirty miles.
(d) Five miles.

2. If Ebbett had lived long enough, how would he have felt about Ruth?
(a) He would have liked her.
(b) He would have admired her.
(c) He would have hated her.
(d) He would have found her quite perplexing.

3. 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.

4. Who does Ruth stay with when her parents go away for a short time in Chapter 1?
(a) Simon.
(b) She is left alone.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) The Pommeroys.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some of the workers do when the granite industry folds?

2. Who is Senator Simon Adams' twin?

3. What is Ruth's first word?

4. What do the women in the neighborhood doubt about Mary in Chapter 1?

5. What does Simon bring the Pommeroys in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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