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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Ruth search for after leaving Ellis House?
(a) Lanford.
(b) Simon.
(c) Cal.
(d) Her father.

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

4. What is the name of Lanford's yacht?
(a) Stonecutter.
(b) Stoneship.
(c) A Stone's Throw.
(d) The Stone Thrower.

5. What surprises Ruth when she and Owney kiss in Chapter 11?
(a) How the fear of being caught melts away.
(b) When Owney uses his tongue.
(c) How easy it is.
(d) How much she dislikes the kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the wife of Robin?

2. Who is Vera?

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

4. What does Angus fill Courne Haven traps with?

5. What are the Cobbs debating with Rhonda when Ruth arrives in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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