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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At first, Uncle Jack can't care for Primrose because he lives far away and is in which branch of the military?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Airforce.
(d) The Navy.

2. What color is Primrose's hair?
(a) Purple -- "the color of spring lilacs."
(b) Blond -- "the color of autumn wheat."
(c) Orange -- "the color of carrots in apricot glaze."
(d) Green -- "the color of leaves in the summer."

3. During the boring speeches at a town meeting, Primrose searches her mother's notebook for clues. Instead, she finds only two items. What are they?
(a) Two short stories.
(b) A recipe and a grocery list.
(c) A poem and a song.
(d) A sweater pattern and her parents' wedding photo.

4. The town of Coal Harbour is located in which Canadian province?
(a) Winnipeg.
(b) Calgary.
(c) Ontario.
(d) British Columbia.

5. What is the name of Kate Bowzer's restaurant?
(a) The Boy on the Blue Bike Restaurant.
(b) The Girl on the Red Swing Restaurant.
(c) The Yellow Canary Restaurant.
(d) The Spiffy Whale Restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Primrose's mother do after her husband was lost at sea?

2. What did Primrose think about spending "family time" with her parents before they were lost?

3. What is Miss Honeycut's job?

4. Why is the whaling industry dying in Coal Harbour?

5. How much is Miss Perfidy being paid each hour to watch Primrose?

(see the answer key)

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