3. Who does not contribute to the distinctive population?
(a) The Spanish who spend their summers on the islands.
(b) The French that live along the coast.
(c) The English that oversee the workmen.
(d) The Italians working on Fort Niles.

4. When was Ruth's grandmother adopted?
(a) 1879.
(b) 1856.
(c) 1903.
(d) 1894.

5. What are the names of Ebbett's sons?
(a) Gregory and Wilson.
(b) Ricky, Jonas and Paul.
(c) Stanley and Len.
(d) Peter, Jack, Samuel and Carl.

6. What is the weather like when Ruth is born?
(a) Freezing cold.
(b) Warm.
(c) Stormy.
(d) Snowy.

7. Who introduces Swedish traits into the population?
(a) A settlement that lives on the mainland.
(b) No one.
(c) The immigrants working in the quarries.
(d) The rich families.

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

9. What does Simon bring the Pommeroys in Chapter 1?
(a) A casserole.
(b) A new radio.
(c) A book and some rum.
(d) Some wine and cheese.

10. What does Ebbett Thomas not do that the other men do?
(a) Leave for the mainland.
(b) Get married.
(c) Go to war.
(d) Blame the overseers.

11. What is the name of the store that remains in Chapter 3?
(a) Ellis Company General Store.
(b) Ellis Penny and Dime.
(c) Ellis General Store.
(d) Ellis Granite Company Store.

12. What does Cal whistle as the group drives to Ellis House?
(a) "Old Joe Clark".
(b) "Dixie".
(c) "Oh Shenandoah".
(d) "I Wonder as I Wander".

13. Why is Kitty being threatened with eviction?
(a) Because of her noisy dog.
(b) Because she has not paid rent for almost a year.
(c) Because she has loud fights that wake up the neighbors.
(d) Because of her drunkenness.

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

15. What does Ebbett wait for in the prologue?
(a) War.
(b) Love.
(c) Peace.
(d) Death.