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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tully dreamed that he had a machine that would shrink his horse to the size of what?
(a) Great dane.
(b) Miniature poodle.
(c) Golden retriever.
(d) Teacup chihuahua.

2. As Tully reflects on Cleopatra's death, he compares life to what?
(a) A shell.
(b) A sunset.
(c) A fishing line.
(d) A flamingo.

3. What is the name of Cleopatra's personal doctor?
(a) Dr. Malta.
(b) Dr. Vanuta.
(c) Dr. Norriega.
(d) Dr. Vega.

4. How tall is the Amedee Light?
(a) 185 feet.
(b) 175 feet.
(c) 280 feet.
(d) 208 feet.

5. Who hit the jackpot in Vegas?
(a) Willie.
(b) Sammy Raye.
(c) Hector.
(d) Ix-Nay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tully offered for breakfast aboard the Copra Queen?

2. In the Epilogue, who is going to sail around the world?

3. Who does Tully try to call before the bounty hunters capture him in the bungalow in San Pedro?

4. As Tully swims in the ocean with Dawn, what creature lands in the palm of his hand?

5. Cleopatra's father was captain of what ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did the novel get its title?

2. What is Sophie Diamant's story?

3. How did Cleopatra prepare for her own burial?

4. Why does Cleopatra compare Tully to Odysseus?

5. Why does Captain Kirk tell Tully to put on his sailing shoes?

6. Why do the people of Dalvalo worship pilots?

7. What is Tully's opinion about Dawn's future after he is rescued from her and the Stiltons?

8. Why is Cayo Loco no longer a salty piece of land?

9. What is the story of Cleopatra's birth?

10. What kind of vision does Ix-Nay have while he is watching the sea turtle hatchlings with Consuelo?

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