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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: At Sea Chapter III - V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas wish he had never done the night after the shark incident?
(a) Ignored Eddy's warnings.
(b) Left his sons' mother.
(c) Taken them to the reef.
(d) Moved to the island.

2. How long do Thomas' sons plan to visit him on the island?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 3 weeks.

3. How does Thomas' oldest son look when Thomas first sees him?
(a) Sad.
(b) Scared.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Mad.

4. Who does the yachtsman yell at after he gets fully dressed?
(a) Richard.
(b) Roger.
(c) Rupert.
(d) Robert.

5. Who makes a pass at one of the women with the yachtsmen?
(a) Eddy.
(b) Roger.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Bobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who apologizes to Thomas for David's condition the day after the swordfish got away?

2. What does Thomas dream about as he sleeps on the beach?

3. What does Thomas channel his energy towards now that he lives alone?

4. Why does Tom not think David will be able to catch the fish in the gulf stream?

5. What do Thomas and the boys have for dinner after the shark is killed?

(see the answer key)

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