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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it claimed that biologists have visited the Tough Baby?
(a) To inspect a new species of squid.
(b) To use the boat as a base for tagging Minke whales.
(c) To view the numerous carvings of animals and birds that decorate it.
(d) To collect the rare marine specimens collected.

2. What is Dawn's attitude to Florida?
(a) She isn't impressed, prefers Montreal.
(b) She wants to move there and have an orange tree in the yard.
(c) She visited once and would like to go again.
(d) She isn't impressed, prefers Toronto.

3. Why do Argentina and Paraguay refuse to play soccer in Peru?
(a) Because of an influenza epidemic.
(b) Because of political instability.
(c) Because of poor pay.
(d) Because of a cholera epidemic.

4. What novel provides the inspiration for Borogrove, Nutbeem's boat?
(a) The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
(b) Alice in Wonderland.
(c) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
(d) The Daughter of Time.

5. What visual effect does fog have, according to Billy?
(a) It makes everything look yellow.
(b) It makes things look larger.
(c) It makes evrything look florid.
(d) It makes things look smaller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sunshine call 'that yucky man'?

2. What was unusual about the Net-Man?

3. Where is the Melvilles' home?

4. Who introduces Quoyle and Wavey?

5. What is one thing Quoyle actually likes about Christmas?

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