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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the locals feel about the Ellises?
(a) They envy them.
(b) They ignore them.
(c) They resent them.
(d) They idolize them.

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

3. When was Ruth's grandmother adopted?
(a) 1903.
(b) 1856.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1894.

4. If Ebbett had lived long enough, how would he have felt about Ruth?
(a) He would have liked her.
(b) He would have found her quite perplexing.
(c) He would have hated her.
(d) He would have admired her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What road do Simon, Webster and Ruth walk down at the beginning of Chapter 3?

2. What does Angus demand Ruth do in Chapter 4?

3. What has Simon planned to open for a long time?

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

5. To what type of establishment is Ruth sent unwillingly in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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