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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. How does Uncle Jack hope to make the economy of Coal Harbour stronger?
(a) By breeding more whales.
(b) By selling locks of Primrose's hair.
(c) By turning it into an upscale tourist attraction.
(d) By selling waffles worldwide.

2. Why is the whaling industry dying in Coal Harbour?
(a) No one eats whale meat anymore.
(b) Whales are too big to catch.
(c) The whales are endangered.
(d) People are too afraid of the water to go whaling.

3. What do the other kids mean when they call Uncle Jack a "developer"?
(a) He works in a hospital and has developed chicken pox.
(b) He works in a gym and has developed athlete's foot.
(c) He is a real estate developer who builds houses.
(d) He works in a darkroom and develops film.

4. What is Miss Honeycut's job?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Plumber.
(d) School guidance counselor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who counsels the other children to be kind to Primrose because her parents are presumed dead?

2. When does Primrose move to Uncle Jack's house?

3. Left alone at night, what does Primrose worry about?

4. With her parents gone, who is Primrose's nearest living relative?

5. Why does Primrose not feel any grief over her parents' loss?

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