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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the Windsor family operated for generations?
(a) A fish cannery.
(b) A whaling factory.
(c) A motel and inn.
(d) A bar and restaurant.

2. Who did Mowat think was an excellent choice for the pilot of their ship?
(a) Wilbur.
(b) Pat.
(c) Morry.
(d) Enos.

3. What did Mowat encounter while he was under water repairing the propeller?
(a) A daulphin.
(b) A shark.
(c) A seal.
(d) A puffin.

4. What do the people living near Bay d'Espoir call the bay?
(a) Bay Despair.
(b) Bay Crystal.
(c) Bay of Tears.
(d) Bay of Hope.

5. What were the sails on Mowat's ship made of?
(a) Nylon and plastic cable.
(b) 8 gauge canvas.
(c) Nylon and rope.
(d) 14 gauge canvas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jack and Mowat decide to do with the bottles of open rum?

2. Who was the Old Man of the Sea?

3. What was the St. Eugene?

4. What did Paulo mount to the bow of his boat?

5. What did it mean to "slap a blanket on the schooner?"

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