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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the fourth lobster war?
(a) The early 1960's.
(b) The mid- 1960's.
(c) The mid-1950's.
(d) The late 1950's.

2. What do younger lobstermen tend to be?
(a) Pushers.
(b) Runners.
(c) Cutters.
(d) Fighters.

3. Where does Ruth hide when Stan visits the Pommeroys' house in Chapter 12?
(a) In the pantry.
(b) Under a bed.
(c) In the shoe closet.
(d) Under the table.

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

5. When was the third lobster war?
(a) 1943.
(b) 1946.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1949.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do older lobstermen tend to be?

3. What does Owney not want to do as a profession?

4. What color are the women painting Rhonda's kitchen in Chapter 5?

5. Who is Angus responsible for looking after?

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