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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ricky?
(a) Ruth's father.
(b) Ruth's cousin.
(c) Ruth's uncle.
(d) Ruth's brother.

2. What is the weather like when Ruth is asked to wait at the dock in Chapter 7?
(a) It is windy and very cold.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is bright and sunny.
(d) It is hailing.

3. Why is Rhonda the only widow on Fort Niles?
(a) Widows tend to move to the mainland after their spouses' death.
(b) Lobstermen don't perish by the fleet.
(c) Lobstermen tend not to marry.
(d) There are not many women living on the island to begin with.

4. What is noted about Lanford's eyes when Ruth sees him at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) They are bloodshot.
(b) They are bright and cheery.
(c) They are sleepy.
(d) They are swimming in tears.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fagan do for a living?

2. Who is described as being an aggressive lobsterman?

3. What is Mary doing when she meets Stan Thomas?

4. What is the name of the boat waiting for the group at the dock in Chapter 7?

5. Why do the islanders shun Ruth?

(see the answer key)

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