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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who's quarries can be found on Courne Haven?
(a) Dr. James Eton's.
(b) Dr. Jeb Everton's.
(c) Dr. Julius Esby's.
(d) Dr. Jules Ellis'.

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

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

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

5. How many sons do the Pommeroys have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ruth's first word?

2. How are the men on the islands described?

3. What does Senator Simon Adams deliver in Chapter 1?

4. Who officiates the funeral in Chapter 1?

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

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