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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Angus decide not to hire Ruth as a sternman in Chapter 4?
(a) Ruth is not available when he needs her to work.
(b) He is sexist.
(c) He needs to keep costs down.
(d) Ruth is too small.

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

3. When do the men on the islands go to war?
(a) From 1876 to 1904.
(b) From 1914 to 1934.
(c) From 1905 to 1907.
(d) From 1902 to 1913.

4. What road do Simon, Webster and Ruth walk down at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Fort Niles Road.
(b) Ellis Road.
(c) Courne Haven Road.
(d) Lanford Road.

5. What produces a distinctive population on these islands?
(a) The intermarriage among the Scottish and the Irish.
(b) The settlers did not and have not married outside their race.
(c) A native race that resides only on these islands.
(d) The intermarriage among the Germans and the Japanese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toby need before the small group can leave the dock in Chapter 7?

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

3. What does Cal do as he drives Ruth back to Rockland in Chapter 7?

4. What had Ruth hoped of her first sexual partner?

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

(see the answer key)

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