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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does not contribute to the distinctive population?
(a) The Spanish who spend their summers on the islands.
(b) The Italians working on Fort Niles.
(c) The English that oversee the workmen.
(d) The French that live along the coast.

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

3. How does Simon try to help Rhonda financially?
(a) He asks for a haircut.
(b) He encourages her to sell her baking.
(c) He hides money throughout her house.
(d) He lends her a small loan.

4. When do the men on the islands go to war?
(a) From 1914 to 1934.
(b) From 1876 to 1904.
(c) From 1902 to 1913.
(d) From 1905 to 1907.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ruth's first word?

2. Who is described as being an aggressive lobsterman?

3. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?

4. Who is the author of "Stern Men"?

5. Who introduces Swedish traits into the population?

(see the answer key)

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