2. Why had Mary always been treated with suspicion by the islanders?
(a) Because she was rude and cold towards them.
(b) Because she was far smarter than the islanders.
(c) Because she was an orphan and an immigrant.
(d) Because she often told lies as a child.

3. What year does Ruth graduate?
(a) 1969.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1979.

4. When did the Clarice Monroe sink?
(a) 1876.
(b) 1854.
(c) 1847.
(d) 1838.

5. Who tells Stan all about Mary's history in Chapter 6?
(a) Angus.
(b) Edith.
(c) Len.
(d) Vera.

6. Who is Cal Cooley?
(a) Ruth's boyfriend.
(b) Ruth's brother-in-law.
(c) A caretaker at Lanford's home.
(d) The town mayor.

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

13. Where do Stan and Mary get married?
(a) In New York City.
(b) At Ellis House.
(c) In Stan's livingroom.
(d) On the wharf.

14. What does Ebbett do during the war years?
(a) He writes letters to his old sweetheart.
(b) He builds houses.
(c) He hides his boat and gear.
(d) He sleeps and listens to the radio all day.

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