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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ebbett Thomas not do that the other men do?
(a) Leave for the mainland.
(b) Go to war.
(c) Blame the overseers.
(d) Get married.

2. Which of the following do Fort Niles and Courne Haven have in common?
(a) Island shape and size.
(b) Ethnicity.
(c) Community leaders.
(d) Geology.

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

4. What state are Fort Niles and Courne Haven islands off the coast of?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) Maine.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Rhode Island.

5. What does Simon bring the Pommeroys in Chapter 1?
(a) A casserole.
(b) A new radio.
(c) A book and some rum.
(d) Some wine and cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ruth's first word?

2. How many children does Ebbett have?

3. Who introduces Swedish traits into the population?

4. What causes Ruth to cry at the end of Chapter 1?

5. Who is Mary?

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