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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the library open?
(a) Friday and Saturday afternoons.
(b) Saturdays.
(c) Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
(d) Friday and Tuesday afternoons.

2. What injuries did Dennis sustain during the storm crisis on The Polar Grinder?
(a) He fractured his skull and right arm.
(b) His right arm and left leg were broken.
(c) Both arms were broken.
(d) Both legs were broken.

3. For how many years was Quoyle married to Petal?
(a) Seven and a half.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

4. What damage did The Polar Grinder sustain in the terrible storm?
(a) It was dismasted.
(b) It broke in half.
(c) The bridge was swept away, the captain with it.
(d) A crack in the steel hull from starboard to port.

5. How old is Jack Buggit?
(a) Seventy-seven.
(b) Sixty-nine.
(c) Seventy-three.
(d) Fifty-seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Quoyle slows his boat down quickly?

2. What visual effect does fog have, according to Billy?

3. Why is it claimed that biologists have visited the Tough Baby?

4. What job did Quoyle's father have?

5. What is the subject of the story Quoyle tells his daughters?

(see the answer key)

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