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

2. What are the names of Ebbett's sons?
(a) Gregory and Wilson.
(b) Ricky, Jonas and Paul.
(c) Peter, Jack, Samuel and Carl.
(d) Stanley and Len.

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

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

5. Why does Vera order Cal to drive home in Chapter 6?
(a) She hears that Mr. Blaire has retired.
(b) Cal is not feeling well.
(c) There is a storm approaching.
(d) She is feeling ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Simon attend the funeral in Chapter 1?

2. Who does not contribute to the distinctive population?

3. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?

4. What does Cal whistle as the group drives to Ellis House?

5. What does Simon search for at Potter Beach when he is 73?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Simon tell Rhonda not to do in Chapter 1? Why does he give her this advice?

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

3. How are Fort Niles and Courne Haven islands alike?

4. Describe Ruth's birth.

5. Describe the funeral in Chapter 1.

6. Who is Cal Cooley?

7. Describe Mary's wedding.

8. Describe Ruth's childhood as described in Chapter 1.

9. Who is Ebbett Thomas?

10. Why does Ruth go in to see Lanford alone in Chapter 3? How does he greet her?

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