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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. What is Ruth most proud of in the epilogue?
(a) Not letting the Ellises' drive her away.
(b) Learning to respect the Ellis'.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her ambitions.

2. Why does Stan ask about Ruth's plans in Chapter 12?
(a) He has received a letter from Mary.
(b) He has been hearing rumors around the village.
(c) Simon has expressed his concerns to Stan.
(d) Ruth sent him a cryptic letter the previous day.

3. Where do Ruth and Owney walk along the edge of in Chapter 11?
(a) A farmer's field.
(b) A cliff.
(c) A deep quarry.
(d) The shore.

4. Where do Ruth and Owney race to in Chapter 11?
(a) A small beach.
(b) A cave.
(c) A boat.
(d) The wedding.

5. What does Owney do after working as Stan's sternman for two years?
(a) Travels on the mainland and attracts business to the islands.
(b) Buys and sells shares.
(c) Buys a fiberglass boat and grows rich.
(d) Works for Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Candy?

2. Why does Kitty live with Rhonda in Chapter 12?

3. Who gives Ruth and Cal the horrible smelling item in Chapter 7?

4. In what year does Ruth become pregnant for the second time?

5. Who is waiting for Ruth and Owney when they return home in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Ruth and Owney do in Chapter 11?

2. Describe the drive to Rockland in Chapter 7.

3. What does Rhonda and Mary hope for Ruth and her future?

4. What does Toby believe is the future of Fort Niles?

5. Why are Ruth and Owney left alone in Chapter 7? What does Owney show Ruth?

6. What happens when Stan visits Ruth at Rhonda's in Chapter 12?

7. What does Ruth want for her future?

8. Why does Owney have hidden lobsters?

9. What event is taking place in Chapter 10?

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

(see the answer keys)

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