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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Conway make a living?
(a) He builds furniture for merchants on the mainland.
(b) He lives off his parents' fortunes.
(c) He lives on disability after being discharged from the Navy.
(d) He sells timber to manufacturers up north.

2. What does Simon want Ruth to get from Lanford in Chapter 8?
(a) The tusk.
(b) His antique pocket watch.
(c) Some food.
(d) Money.

3. Why does Lanford remain in Fort Niles in Chapter 12?
(a) The weather is poor.
(b) To enjoy the views.
(c) To see Ruth.
(d) To speak to Stan.

4. What does Owney's uncle not allow him to do as of Chapter 7?
(a) Go out past 9:00 pm.
(b) Smoke and drink.
(c) Spend time alone with Ruth.
(d) Keep and sell lobsters.

5. Who is Rhonda's favorite child?
(a) Orly.
(b) Webster.
(c) Jonas.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Owney show Ruth near a tiny island in Chapter 7?

2. Who is the family idiot in Rhonda's family?

3. What does Toby need before the small group can leave the dock in Chapter 7?

4. Who does Ruth ask directions from when she becomes lost in the woods in Chapter 10?

5. What nickname does Stan earn after the end of the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ruth doing for a living in the Epilogue?

2. What do Ruth and Lanford discuss in Chapter 10?

3. How has Ruth's personal life changed by the Epilogue?

4. What do Ruth and Toby say to one another on the topic of religion in Chapter 10?

5. What do Stan and Ruth fight about in Chapter 12?

6. How have Rhonda's sons lived since Ira's death?

7. How does Ruth feel about her sexual experience with Owney in Chapter 11?

8. Describe the second, third and fourth lobster wars.

9. How did Stan and Angus become estranged for eight months?

10. Where do Ruth and Owney go in Chapter 11?

(see the answer keys)

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