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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who's quarries can be found on Courne Haven?
(a) Dr. James Eton's.
(b) Dr. Julius Esby's.
(c) Dr. Jeb Everton's.
(d) Dr. Jules Ellis'.

2. What does Simon hire Webster to do?
(a) Explore the mudflats.
(b) Follow Ruth around and report back to him.
(c) Clean out his fishing boat.
(d) Cook and clean for him.

3. Why does Simon tell Rhonda not to sell her husband's boat and gear?
(a) The boat is too old to be used.
(b) He wants it for himself.
(c) It would be the same as selling her sons' futures.
(d) She should make use if it instead.

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

5. What do the women in the neighborhood doubt about Mary in Chapter 1?
(a) That she will ever leave the island.
(b) That she will live.
(c) That she will ever marry.
(d) That she will find happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which room does Ruth enter alone in Chapter 3?

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

3. Who does Ruth stay with when her parents go away for a short time in Chapter 1?

4. Who is described as being an aggressive lobsterman?

5. When did the Clarice Monroe sink?

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