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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 like to paint?
(a) Portraits.
(b) Abstract pieces.
(c) Island scenes.
(d) Water landscapes.

2. What is Honest Lil's profession?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Actress.
(c) Writer.
(d) Bartender.

3. Where is the island Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?
(a) Off the coast of Florida.
(b) Along the Hawaiian Sandwich islands.
(c) Near Tonga.
(d) Off the coast of Tahiti.

4. Why does Roger choose to do what he does the morning after Queen Mary's birthday?
(a) He has to leave the next day.
(b) He is worried about Thomas.
(c) His right hand is hurting.
(d) He feels guilty about what he did the night before.

5. What does Thomas channel his energy towards now that he lives alone?
(a) Healing his psyche.
(b) Exercising.
(c) His work.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bobby use to give to the boy pretending to be drunk?

2. What does the black boy in the bar refuse to do for the yachtsman?

3. What is the name of the island Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?

4. What kind of shark does Eddy see coming into the reef?

5. What do the boys plan to use to catch fish on their first time out on the boat?

(see the answer key)

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