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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 does Lanford remain in Fort Niles in Chapter 12?
(a) To speak to Stan.
(b) To see Ruth.
(c) The weather is poor.
(d) To enjoy the views.

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

3. What are the Cobbs debating with Rhonda when Ruth arrives in Chapter 8?
(a) When raccoons were introduced from Courne Haven.
(b) Who should wash the dishes.
(c) Whether it will rain by the end of the day.
(d) How much Rhonda owes for painting the exterior of her house.

4. What does Ruth do for most of the fall of 1976?
(a) She studies.
(b) She lays low.
(c) She saves up money.
(d) She dreams of Owney.

5. How does the groom look at the wedding in Chapter 10?
(a) Happy.
(b) Tired.
(c) Angry.
(d) Depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ruth and Owney make love in Chapter 11?

2. Who takes up with Florida Cobb in Chapter 12?

3. Who does Ruth ask directions from when she becomes lost in the woods in Chapter 10?

4. Why does Ruth call Stan a liar and a coward in Chapter 12?

5. Where does Ruth kiss Owney in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ruth's relationship with Lanford conclude in the Epilogue?

2. What does Toby believe is the future of Fort Niles?

3. What do Ruth and Toby say to one another on the topic of religion in Chapter 10?

4. Describe the second, third and fourth lobster wars.

5. What does Rhonda and Mary hope for Ruth and her future?

6. What does Owney want to be when he is older?

7. What is Ruth doing for a living in the Epilogue?

8. How does Ruth feel about her sexual experience with Owney in Chapter 11?

9. Describe the drive to Rockland in Chapter 7.

10. Why does Owney have hidden lobsters?

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