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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 7-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what suburb did Maralyn and Maurice buy their first home?
(a) Littleover.
(b) Mickleover.
(c) Oakwood.
(d) Allestree.

2. What was the name of the fisherman who threw a party in the Caribbean where Maralyn got "drunk as a lord" (45)?
(a) Dave.
(b) Micky.
(c) Bob.
(d) Rudy.

3. When they were dating, how long did Maralyn and Maurice take a holiday with her parents in Cumbria?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) A week.
(c) 3 days.
(d) A weekend.

4. Where was Maurice Bailey working and living in 1962?
(a) Derby.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Manchester.

5. What year was Maurice born?
(a) 1935.
(b) 1931.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1933.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many ocean currents converged where the Baileys were stranded?

2. What type of fish made Maralyn vomit?

3. When did it finally rain for the first time?

4. When did the couple's pet turtle die?

5. How long had the couple been adrift by Maralyn's birthday on April 24?

(see the answer key)

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