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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. What was the name of a man Maurice hallucinated was on the raft?
(a) Walter.
(b) Wayne.
(c) David.
(d) Martin.

2. What was Maralyn doing when Maurice rested after retrieving the last things from the Auralyn?
(a) Organizing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Eating.
(d) Weeping.

3. How many fishhooks did Maurice and Maralyn have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) None.

4. What color was the flag Maurice made from oilskin trousers?
(a) Orange.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what setting does the story begin?

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

3. How long was Auralyn, the Bailey's yacht?

4. Since Maurice and Maralyn had been sailing on the Pacific, how many ships had they seen when their boat sank?

5. How much water was Maurice able to retrieve from the Auralyn as she sank?

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