2. What happened to John while he was in the army?
(a) He was shot in the leg.
(b) He disappeared in Germany.
(c) His arm was amputated.
(d) He was a prisoner of war.

3. Where does Ruth find Owney in Chapter 11?
(a) By the shore.
(b) In the garden.
(c) On the porch.
(d) In the woods.

4. Who is the family idiot in Rhonda's family?
(a) Gregory.
(b) William.
(c) Ryan.
(d) Robin.

5. Who's skull does Webster find in Chapter 12?
(a) Jane Smith-Ellis'.
(b) Jenny Simpson-Ellis'.
(c) Joan Saunders-Ellis'.
(d) Janny Samson-Ellis'.

6. Who is Candy?
(a) Natalie's sister.
(b) Paulette's mother.
(c) Amelia's niece.
(d) Dotty's daughter.

7. Who is David?
(a) Ruth's brother.
(b) Ruth's cousin.
(c) Ruth's son.
(d) Ruth's nephew.

8. What surprises Ruth when she and Owney kiss in Chapter 11?
(a) When Owney uses his tongue.
(b) How much she dislikes the kiss.
(c) How the fear of being caught melts away.
(d) How easy it is.

9. What does Ruth do when she sees Lanford grin at the end of the novel?
(a) She slaps him.
(b) She kisses him on the forehead.
(c) She smiles and leaves without saying a word.
(d) She laughs heartily.

10. What is the name of the boat waiting for the group at the dock in Chapter 7?
(a) New Land.
(b) New Hope.
(c) New Vista.
(d) New Dream.

11. What is Ruth most proud of in the epilogue?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her ambitions.
(c) Not letting the Ellises' drive her away.
(d) Learning to respect the Ellis'.

12. What does Cal argue with Ruth about in Chapter 7?
(a) Whether Ruth is old enough to date.
(b) Whether Cal or Angus is better looking.
(c) Whether he or Ruth's mother is the bigger sycophant.
(d) Whether Ruth should return to the island or not.

13. Who does Ruth live with in July, August and early September of 1976?
(a) Toby.
(b) Lanford.
(c) Stan.
(d) Rhonda.

14. What did Lanford tell Ruth to do when she was sixteen?
(a) Pursue an education.
(b) Wear her hair off her face.
(c) Wear longer dresses.
(d) Save her pennies.

15. Who is Rhonda's favorite child?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Webster.
(c) Peter.
(d) Orly.