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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Simon attend the funeral in Chapter 1?
(a) He is away on business.
(b) He is ill.
(c) He hated the deceased.
(d) Because of his phobia.

2. What does Ruth write to Mary about in Chapter 2?
(a) How she wishes she were wealthy so she could travel the world.
(b) Puberty.
(c) The relief she feels at being home.
(d) How she hates being home.

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

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

5. What has Simon planned to open for a long time?
(a) Fort Niles Museum of Art History.
(b) Fort Niles Museum of Natural History.
(c) Fort Niles Museum of Shipping and Fishing Vessels.
(d) Fort Niles Museum of Technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Simon often ask Ruth?

2. Why do the islanders shun Ruth?

3. Which room does Ruth enter alone in Chapter 3?

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

5. Who is Ruth?

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