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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many bluefish does the sailing catch on the sail toward Martha's Vineyard?
(a) Seven.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Twelve.

2. What does Sophie say, when Cody is upset that his father berates him for going out to Wood Island?
(a) That he's right, and they shouldn't have gone.
(b) That Cody doesn't have to listen to him.
(c) That he doesn't know what he's talking about.
(d) That at least he's worried about Cody.

3. What does Cody think Sophie is afraid of?
(a) The journey's end.
(b) Going home.
(c) Water.
(d) Open spaces.

4. What is the first leg of The Wanderer's planned journey?
(a) From Long Island Sound to Block Island.
(b) From Cape Fear Coast to Cumbrland Island.
(c) From Diamond Cove to Roanoke Island.
(d) From Nantucket Island to Hilton Head Island.

5. Who writes down all the things that need to be fixed on the boat on a clipboard?
(a) Cody.
(b) Uncle Stew.
(c) Brian.
(d) Uncle Dock.

6. Where do Cody and Sophie go, while Uncle Dock is tinkering with the electrics?
(a) To a bird sanctuary.
(b) To an art museum.
(c) To an old shipwreck.
(d) To an antiques gallery.

7. What reason does Uncle Mo give for not helping to clean?
(a) That he's a lousy cleaner.
(b) That he's got more other work than the rest of them.
(c) That he's allergic to cleaning.
(d) That he's too tired to clean.

8. What material does the boat-maker Cody, Brian, and Sophie visit mainly work with?
(a) Oak.
(b) Cedar.
(c) Fiberglass.
(d) Aluminum.

9. Which of the following is not one of the "lands" Sophie is usually in?
(a) Dreamland.
(b) Mule-land.
(c) Earthland.
(d) Lala-land.

10. What does Sophie imagine being when she grows up, while visiting Seal Cove?
(a) A ship builder.
(b) A salmon fisherman.
(c) A whaler.
(d) A lobster fisherman.

11. Why does Sophie think Cody is a good teacher?
(a) He makes funny jokes.
(b) His lesson starts simply and gets more complicated.
(c) He teaches them a song to help them learn.
(d) He uses pictures to help teach.

12. How does Sophie feel about climbing all the way up to the bosun's chair?
(a) She is willing to climb up, but doesn't really care.
(b) She is excited to climb up.
(c) She doesn't let anyone know how she feels about it.
(d) She is frightened to climb up.

13. How long does Uncle Dock estimate that the whole trip will take?
(a) Three to four weeks.
(b) Six to eight weeks.
(c) Ten to twelve weeks.
(d) Fifteen to sixteen weeks.

14. What is used to lift the boat into the water?
(a) A crane.
(b) A system of pulleys.
(c) A special dolly.
(d) Good, old-fashioned muscle.

15. How does Sophie combat her uncles' objections to her going on the trip?
(a) She accuses them of being sexist.
(b) She shows her knowledge of sailing.
(c) She shows her trophies and medals.
(d) She shows how she can do hard work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the sky when The Wanderer arrives at Seal Cove?

2. Why did some people object to the narrator sailing?

3. Where did Sophie and her family live previously?

4. What do the two girls on the beach ask Cody and Brian?

5. What does Cody think about all the stops The Wanderer makes?

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