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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Simon hire Webster to do?
(a) Follow Ruth around and report back to him.
(b) Cook and clean for him.
(c) Clean out his fishing boat.
(d) Explore the mudflats.

2. Who is Senator Simon Adams' twin?
(a) Luther.
(b) Marty.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Angus.

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

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

5. Who does Toby believe is Ruth's father in Chapter 5?
(a) Len.
(b) Ira.
(c) Stan.
(d) Angus.

6. Who is Mary?
(a) Ruth's sister.
(b) Ruth's mother.
(c) Ruth's cousin.
(d) Ruth's aunt.

7. Who is Ruth?
(a) Ebbett's niece.
(b) Ebbett's great-niece.
(c) Ebbett's granddaughter.
(d) Ebbett's daughter.

8. How does Stan anger Angus in Chapter 4?
(a) By ordering him to shut up.
(b) By stealing money from his pocket.
(c) By laughing at his poor fashion sense.
(d) By ignoring his request.

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

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

11. Which of the following things is Angus not?
(a) A bully.
(b) A slob.
(c) A hypocrite.
(d) A bigot.

12. Who is the author of "Stern Men"?
(a) Stephenie Meyer.
(b) Elizabeth Gilbert.
(c) Suzanne Collins.
(d) Stieg Larsson.

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 of her drunkenness.
(d) Because she has loud fights that wake up the neighbors.

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

15. What does Angus demand Ruth do in Chapter 4?
(a) Return the money to Lanford.
(b) Go to her mother's side.
(c) Get a good night's rest.
(d) Clean out the traps.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Simon try to help Rhonda financially?

2. What year does Ruth graduate?

3. What are the names of Ebbett's sons?

4. What is the weather like when Ruth is born?

5. What does Ruth write to Mary about in Chapter 2?

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