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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women in the neighborhood doubt about Mary in Chapter 1?
(a) That she will ever marry.
(b) That she will ever leave the island.
(c) That she will live.
(d) That she will find happiness.

2. What are the names of Ebbett's sons?
(a) Stanley and Len.
(b) Gregory and Wilson.
(c) Ricky, Jonas and Paul.
(d) Peter, Jack, Samuel and Carl.

3. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?
(a) Simon.
(b) Ruth's father.
(c) The Pommeroys.
(d) Ruth's grandfather.

4. Who is Mary?
(a) Ruth's mother.
(b) Ruth's sister.
(c) Ruth's cousin.
(d) Ruth's aunt.

5. What are the Cobbs debating with Rhonda when Ruth arrives in Chapter 8?
(a) Whether it will rain by the end of the day.
(b) When raccoons were introduced from Courne Haven.
(c) Who should wash the dishes.
(d) How much Rhonda owes for painting the exterior of her house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ricky?

2. What does Owney show Ruth near a tiny island in Chapter 7?

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

4. What kind of reputation can a lobsterman not afford?

5. When was the second lobster war?

(see the answer key)

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