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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who introduces Swedish traits into the population?
(a) The rich families.
(b) No one.
(c) A settlement that lives on the mainland.
(d) The immigrants working in the quarries.

2. What does Simon bring the Pommeroys in Chapter 1?
(a) Some wine and cheese.
(b) A book and some rum.
(c) A new radio.
(d) A casserole.

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

4. What causes Ruth to cry at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Her father yells at her.
(b) She is sad over the recent death.
(c) She falls and scrapes her leg.
(d) A tasteless joke.

5. What smells horribly in Chapter 7?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Burnt Toast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rhonda the only widow on Fort Niles?

2. What is Senator Simon Adams terrified of?

3. What does Owney's uncle not allow him to do as of Chapter 7?

4. What is noted about Lanford's eyes when Ruth sees him at the end of Chapter 3?

5. Who is Ricky?

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