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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following things is Angus not?
(a) A bigot.
(b) A hypocrite.
(c) A slob.
(d) A bully.

3. To what type of establishment is Ruth sent unwillingly in Chapter 2?
(a) A girl's boarding school.
(b) An orphanage.
(c) A finishing school.
(d) An acting school.

4. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?
(a) The boat is too old to be used.
(b) He wants it for himself.
(c) She should make use if it instead.
(d) It would be the same as selling her sons' futures.

5. Who is Cal Cooley?
(a) A caretaker at Lanford's home.
(b) Ruth's boyfriend.
(c) Ruth's brother-in-law.
(d) The town mayor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Mary live?

3. Who is described as being an aggressive lobsterman?

4. What is the name of Lanford's home?

5. What will Lanford give Ruth $300 for in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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