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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Noah think he is grabbing in his dream?

2. In Chapter 9, when does Paine say that Thunder Beach got its name?

3. What is Abbey's project in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 19, how long does Grandpa Bobby stay with the Underwood family?

5. In Chapter 8, who does Noah see on the tape of his dad's interview in addition to his father?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what are the terms of the settlement between Paine and Dusty?

2. What type of job does Paine get in Chapter 13, and what does he get to use for his job?

3. In Chapter 18, how did Shelly keep Billy Babcock from going into work?

4. In Chapter 12, what type of fishing guide does Noah say that his dad was?

5. In Chapter 12, what is a tuna tower?

6. In Chapter 17 why does Grandpa Bobby say that he did not write or call to let Paine know he was alive?

7. In Chapter 18, what does Donna think of the mess from the Coral Queen?

8. At the end of Chapter 12, how does Noah describe his sister when they find her along the road?

9. In Chapter 19, what are some things the Underwoods do when Grandpa Bobby spends a week with them?

10. In Chapter 15, what are some superstitions that Noah mentions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shelly said that her mother used to say, “Keep your friends close, girl, but keep your enemies closer” (91). Why does Shelly mention that quote to Noah, and what does that quote mean to Shelly?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Paine punches several doors when he learns Dusty’s sentence for polluting the bay. How does the way he loses his temper in that instance reflect a more mature handling of his anger, and how does losing his temper that time actually benefit him?

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