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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of boat does Ruth go in with Owney in Chapter 7?
(a) A rowboat.
(b) A sailboat.
(c) A fishing boat.
(d) A yacht.

2. What kind of reputation can a lobsterman not afford?
(a) A reputation of generosity.
(b) A reputation of passivity.
(c) A reputation of lowbrow tactics.
(d) A reputation of greed.

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

4. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?
(a) He wants it for himself.
(b) The boat is too old to be used.
(c) She should make use if it instead.
(d) It would be the same as selling her sons' futures.

5. What does Vera never want Mary to do?
(a) Get married.
(b) Forget her place.
(c) See Ruth again.
(d) Leave the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Owney maintain traps?

2. What is the name of Lanford's home?

3. Why does Ruth go to the Addams' house in Chapter 8?

4. Who does Ruth search for after leaving Ellis House?

5. When do the men on the islands go to war?

(see the answer key)

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