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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Simon hire Webster to do?
(a) Cook and clean for him.
(b) Explore the mudflats.
(c) Follow Ruth around and report back to him.
(d) Clean out his fishing boat.

2. Why doesn't Simon attend the funeral in Chapter 1?
(a) He hated the deceased.
(b) Because of his phobia.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He is away on business.

3. How many sons do the Pommeroys have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

4. What color are the women painting Rhonda's kitchen in Chapter 5?
(a) Lime green.
(b) Cherry red.
(c) Hot pink.
(d) Orange.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Lanford give Ruth $300 for in Chapter 3?

2. What does Simon want Ruth to get from Lanford in Chapter 8?

3. What is Ruth's first word?

4. Where does Mary live?

5. How are the men on the islands described?

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