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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nailer tells Babi there's lots of __________.
(a) Wire.
(b) Water.
(c) Rust.
(d) Asbestos.

2. To what does Nailer attribute his feelings about Bright Sands Beach?
(a) His possible bonus coming up.
(b) His father's feelings about it.
(c) His mother's feelings about it.
(d) His near death experience.

3. What does it appear his father has done besides gotten drunk?
(a) Brought a dead animal into the house.
(b) Killed someone.
(c) Broken some dishes.
(d) Taken amphetamines.

4. What does Nailer find on his first dive?
(a) A door.
(b) A rung ladder.
(c) A porthold.
(d) A water hose.

5. Why doesn't Nailer's father try to flee the storm?
(a) He wants to die.
(b) His judgement is impaired by drugs.
(c) He does not think the storm is too bad.
(d) He is unconscious.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dives does it take Nailer to open the door?

2. Why does Nailer have to go to his house instead of Pima's?

3. Who is Sloth?

4. What do Nailer and Pima do the day after the storm?

5. What shocks Nailer and Pima when they are on board the clipper?

(see the answer key)

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