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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who's quarries can be found on Courne Haven?
(a) Dr. Jules Ellis'.
(b) Dr. Jeb Everton's.
(c) Dr. Julius Esby's.
(d) Dr. James Eton's.

2. Who is the most aggressive cutter on Fort Niles?
(a) Angus.
(b) Simon.
(c) Stan.
(d) Cal.

3. Where do most of the island children attend high school?
(a) Rockland.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Thomaston.
(d) Eastport.

4. What does Simon search for at Potter Beach when he is 73?
(a) A rare type of shell.
(b) The tusks of a circus elephant.
(c) The ring of his deceased wife.
(d) His old tennis shoes.

5. What does Rhonda wish she had for Ruth?
(a) A normal son for her to marry.
(b) Some words of wisdom.
(c) A pretty dress.
(d) An inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Ruth and Cal the horrible smelling item in Chapter 7?

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

3. What are the quarries on the islands filled with?

4. Who does Ruth find drinking with Angus in Chapter 4?

5. How does Simon keep his house?

(see the answer key)

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