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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ebbett wait for in the prologue?
(a) Peace.
(b) Death.
(c) Love.
(d) War.

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

3. 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.

4. What does Ruth do during her summers in Chapter 2?
(a) She spends quality time with her mother.
(b) She works at an ice cream shop.
(c) She tans and swims with friends.
(d) She works as a sternman for her father.

5. What does Simon hire Webster to do?
(a) Clean out his fishing boat.
(b) Cook and clean for him.
(c) Explore the mudflats.
(d) Follow Ruth around and report back to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What produces a distinctive population on these islands?

2. Who introduces Swedish traits into the population?

3. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?

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

5. How does Simon try to help Rhonda financially?

(see the answer key)

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