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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Left alone, Primrose imagines the noises from the gym are what sounds?
(a) The chirps of happy little birds.
(b) The groans of dying whales.
(c) The ghosts of dead whalers playing hockey.
(d) The barking of sea otters.

2. The sheriff shows Primrose something that has been found near a deserted island. What is it?
(a) A baby seal.
(b) Her father's boat.
(c) Her mother's raincoat.
(d) A whale.

3. What prevents Primrose from visiting the pier one day?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Heavy rain.
(c) A blizzard.
(d) A hail storm.

4. Does the found item change Primrose's belief that her parents are still alive?
(a) No, and everyone else agrees that her parents are alive now.
(b) No, she still believes her parents are alive, despite the evidence.
(c) Yes, now she thinks her parents are dead.
(d) Yes, but now the sheriff believes her parents are alive.

5. Why are Primrose's sweaters so special to her?
(a) They aren't -- she hates the sweaters.
(b) Because they were hand knit by her mother.
(c) Because they have short sleeves.
(d) Because they are all pink, her favorite color.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Primrose known Miss Perfidy?

3. Primrose is first taunted by the other children when she is doing what?

4. Who is Lena of the "Lena's Boiled Potatoes" recipe?

5. What do Miss Perfidy's cookies always taste like?

(see the answer key)

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