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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Simon try to help Rhonda financially?
(a) He lends her a small loan.
(b) He hides money throughout her house.
(c) He encourages her to sell her baking.
(d) He asks for a haircut.

2. What do some of the workers do when the granite industry folds?
(a) They try lobster fishing but give up easily.
(b) They revolt against the overseers.
(c) They turn to lobster fishing.
(d) They start their own businesses on the mainland.

3. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?
(a) The Pommeroys.
(b) Ruth's father.
(c) Ruth's grandfather.
(d) Simon.

4. What does Senator Simon Adams deliver in Chapter 1?
(a) Some old clothes and rags.
(b) Healing chicken stock.
(c) A pie baked by his mother.
(d) A ticket to California.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Stern Men"?

2. Who is Senator Simon Adams' twin?

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

4. What does Ebbett Thomas not do that the other men do?

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

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