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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. When did the Clarice Monroe sink?
(a) 1876.
(b) 1854.
(c) 1838.
(d) 1847.

3. Why does Angus decide not to hire Ruth as a sternman in Chapter 4?
(a) Ruth is not available when he needs her to work.
(b) He is sexist.
(c) Ruth is too small.
(d) He needs to keep costs down.

4. What is Cal polishing when Ruth and the others approach him in Chapter 3?
(a) A pair of glasses.
(b) His shoes.
(c) A car.
(d) A lighthouse mirror.

5. Who is Kitty married to?
(a) Angus.
(b) Len.
(c) Simon.
(d) Stan.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many sons do the Pommeroys have?

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

5. Who is Ruth?

(see the answer key)

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