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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles off the coast are Fort Niles and Courne Haven?
(a) Five miles.
(b) Thirty miles.
(c) Twenty miles.
(d) Twelve miles.

2. Who does Ruth search for after leaving Ellis House?
(a) Simon.
(b) Cal.
(c) Lanford.
(d) Her father.

3. What is Ruth's first word?
(a) Mommy.
(b) Yes.
(c) Lobster.
(d) No.

4. Why do the islanders shun Ruth?
(a) Because of her bad attitude.
(b) Because of her education.
(c) Because of her ancestry.
(d) Because of her strange appearance.

5. What question does Simon often ask Ruth?
(a) If she has a boyfriend.
(b) Whether her mom will visit.
(c) What her future goals are.
(d) How her father's business is doing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Ruth to cry at the end of Chapter 1?

2. Why does Kitty call Ruth a tourist in Chapter 5?

3. Who is described as being an aggressive lobsterman?

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

5. What does Ruth write to Mary about in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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