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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. How much longer will Rita be working as a vice cop?
(a) 4 more weeks.
(b) 4 more days.
(c) 2 more weeks.
(d) 2 more months.

2. The Prologue begins on what date?
(a) December 7, 1994.
(b) January 25, 1994.
(c) November 9, 1991.
(d) June 6, 1997.

3. Who puts Fortney in the bay?
(a) A Saudi when he pushes him in.
(b) A Saudi when he drives off in his boat.
(c) Leeds when he steps on the gas suddenly.
(d) Leeds when he pushes him in.

4. In Chapter 4, what does Simon assume that Blaze is doing, in regard to collecting sailing secrets?
(a) She is a mystery writer.
(b) She is spying for another syndicate.
(c) She is planning a job to destroy the Kiwi’s boat.
(d) She is nosy.

5. Why does Fortney agree to go out for drinks again with Leeds?
(a) He has nothing else to do and is lonely.
(b) He hopes a night out would help him calm down after falling into the water earlier in the day.
(c) He is hoping to meet some of the sailors in the regatta.
(d) He is hoping to become better friends with Leeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Letch and Westbrook convince the motel owner it is in his best interest to allow them into what room?

2. What significant event mentioned in the novel shares this same date but 53 years prior?

3. What is the importance of the green flash across the horizon at sunset?

4. What do the vice cops promise Dawn?

5. Why does Fortney decline having lunch in Coronado?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are cuppies and sail-stupids?

2. Why is New Zealand expected to win it all?

3. What does Blaze Duvall think of Serenity Jones?

4. Why does Simon Cooke hate the Kiwis?

5. What are the two Cup races described at the beginning of Chapter 4?

6. Why is the role of the Keeper of the Cup so important to the Keeper?

7. What are Dawn’s future plans?

8. How does Letch try to help Dawn?

9. What is the significance of Blaze’s name for herself?

10. What two real events let the reader know the time period of the story?

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