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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the wife of Robin?
(a) Amber.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Olive.
(d) Opal.

2. Why does Angus decide not to hire Ruth as a sternman in Chapter 4?
(a) Ruth is not available when he needs her to work.
(b) He needs to keep costs down.
(c) He is sexist.
(d) Ruth is too small.

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

4. 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.

5. What does Ruth say to her mother when she sees her at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) "Here I am."
(b) "I hate you."
(c) "Hello, Mother."
(d) I'm hungry."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not contribute to the distinctive population?

2. Who is Cal Cooley?

3. What produces a distinctive population on these islands?

4. Who's quarries can be found on Courne Haven?

5. Who is Mary?

(see the answer key)

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