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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Lanford's home?
(a) Courne Haven Row.
(b) Lobster Home.
(c) Fort Niles Place.
(d) Ellis House.

2. Why does Kitty call Ruth a tourist in Chapter 5?
(a) Because she doesn't belong.
(b) Because she wears garish clothing.
(c) Because she is so curious of her surroundings.
(d) Because she has been away so much.

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

4. What will Lanford give Ruth $300 for in Chapter 3?
(a) A fancy dress.
(b) A trip to New York.
(c) To visit her mother in Concord.
(d) A new pair of glasses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ebbett Thomas not do that the other men do?

2. How does Stan anger Angus in Chapter 4?

3. How many children does Ebbett have?

4. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?

5. What does Simon bring the Pommeroys in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Simon try to help Rhonda in Chapter 1?

2. What does Cal complain about when he finds Ruth in Chapter 5?

3. What happens in Chapter 4 when Ruth tells Stan and Angus about the money Lanford gave her?

4. Describe Ruth's birth.

5. What does Ruth do after graduation?

6. What does Simon think of Lanford?

7. What does Ruth think of Angus?

8. Who dies in Chapter 1? How does this death impact the other characters?

9. Why does Ruth flee to Rhonda's in Chapter 5? What is Rhonda doing when Ruth arrives?

10. Describe the scenery along Ellis Road.

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