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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other strange occurrence is mentioned?
(a) The return of the Flying Dutchman.
(b) Frogs raining down in Misky Bay.
(c) A fall of frozen ducks.
(d) A ghost ship in the bay.

2. How is Quoyle's routine described?
(a) As simple.
(b) As elaborate.
(c) As distinctive.
(d) As frenetic.

3. What used to cause thousands of wrecks per year?
(a) Storms.
(b) Over-fishing.
(c) The Quoyles.
(d) Overloading.

4. Who was Quoyle's favorite child?
(a) Dick.
(b) Petal.
(c) Jane.
(d) Quoyle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What maritime connections does Quoyle have?

2. Why is Dawn keen to use the electric typewriter?

3. What job change does Jack announce for Quoyle?

4. What is one surprising use for knots?

5. What is Billy Pretty's attitude to travel?

(see the answer key)

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