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

4. 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 hated her.
(c) He would have admired her.
(d) He would have liked her.

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

6. Why doesn't Simon attend the funeral in Chapter 1?
(a) He hated the deceased.
(b) He is away on business.
(c) He is ill.
(d) Because of his phobia.

7. What does Ruth do during her summers in Chapter 2?
(a) She tans and swims with friends.
(b) She works as a sternman for her father.
(c) She spends quality time with her mother.
(d) She works at an ice cream shop.

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

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

10. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?
(a) Simon.
(b) The Pommeroys.
(c) Ruth's grandfather.
(d) Ruth's father.

11. Who is the wife of Robin?
(a) Opal.
(b) Olive.
(c) Amber.
(d) Hazel.

12. What question does Simon often ask Ruth?
(a) If she has a boyfriend.
(b) How her father's business is doing.
(c) Whether her mom will visit.
(d) What her future goals are.

13. Who officiates the funeral in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Pommeroy.
(b) Pastor Toby Wishnell.
(c) Ruth's father.
(d) The father of the deceased.

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

15. What has Simon planned to open for a long time?
(a) Fort Niles Museum of Shipping and Fishing Vessels.
(b) Fort Niles Museum of Natural History.
(c) Fort Niles Museum of Art History.
(d) Fort Niles Museum of Technology.