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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, The Kaiser and the Queen of Morecambe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What convinces Cy that the first part of his life is ended?
(a) When Jonty drowns in the tide.
(b) When his mother dies.
(c) When Cy falls in love.
(d) When Aurora Borealis, the "northern bloodlights," appear over the town.

2. How old is Cy when the book opens?
(a) 7.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 1.

3. Why do the town council's junctions bother Reeda?
(a) Because she had to pick up litter one day.
(b) Because she believes the human body is nothing of which to be ashamed.
(c) Because Cy had to do community service one day.
(d) Because she didn't have the money for the fine.

4. What is Muriel's occupation?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A respected electrotherapist.
(c) A circus performer.
(d) A nurse.

5. What regularly claims victims among children and tourists?
(a) The strange illnesses brought in through the port.
(b) Morecambe's quicksand pools.
(c) The local pickpocket.
(d) The strange riptides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cy's mother say about the sun's light?

2. How does Morecambe celebrate the coming armistice?

3. What do Cy, Jonty and Morris seek?

4. For what do the boys use Muriel's equipment?

5. Who comes to help Cy's mother die?

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