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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is noted about Lanford's eyes when Ruth sees him at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) They are bright and cheery.
(b) They are sleepy.
(c) They are swimming in tears.
(d) They are bloodshot.

2. Who is Edith?
(a) The cook at Ellis house.
(b) Vera's tutor.
(c) Lanford's second wife.
(d) Mary's friend.

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

4. Where does Cal make arrangements for Ruth to go at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Denver.
(b) New York City.
(c) Rochester.
(d) Concord.

5. How does Simon try to help Rhonda financially?
(a) He asks for a haircut.
(b) He encourages her to sell her baking.
(c) He hides money throughout her house.
(d) He lends her a small loan.

6. What do some of the workers do when the granite industry folds?
(a) They start their own businesses on the mainland.
(b) They revolt against the overseers.
(c) They turn to lobster fishing.
(d) They try lobster fishing but give up easily.

7. If Ebbett had lived long enough, how would he have felt about Ruth?
(a) He would have found her quite perplexing.
(b) He would have liked her.
(c) He would have hated her.
(d) He would have admired her.

8. What does Vera think of Mary's marriage?
(a) She feels indifferently towards the idea.
(b) She is very satisfied with the union.
(c) She accepts the idea after some time.
(d) She disapproves.

9. Who does Ruth stay with when her parents go away for a short time in Chapter 1?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) The Pommeroys.
(c) Simon.
(d) She is left alone.

10. What does Ruth say to her mother when she sees her at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) "Here I am."
(b) "I hate you."
(c) I'm hungry."
(d) "Hello, Mother."

11. Who's quarries can be found on Courne Haven?
(a) Dr. Jeb Everton's.
(b) Dr. Julius Esby's.
(c) Dr. Jules Ellis'.
(d) Dr. James Eton's.

12. How are the men on the islands described?
(a) As hard working and stubborn.
(b) As being fiercely competitive.
(c) As artsy and creative.
(d) As lazy and stupid.

13. Who does Ruth search for after leaving Ellis House?
(a) Simon.
(b) Her father.
(c) Lanford.
(d) Cal.

14. What does Senator Simon Adams deliver in Chapter 1?
(a) Healing chicken stock.
(b) A ticket to California.
(c) A pie baked by his mother.
(d) Some old clothes and rags.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?

2. Where does Ruth go to live in Chapter 2?

3. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?

4. What question does Simon often ask Ruth?

5. What does Simon search for at Potter Beach when he is 73?

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