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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fascinates Thomas while he lives on the island?
(a) Tropical animals.
(b) Tropical foliage.
(c) Island people.
(d) Tropical weather.

2. What is Thomas' job in the military?
(a) Guarding ammunition outposts.
(b) Hunting for German boats.
(c) Signaling the enemy.
(d) Canning radar.

3. What is the German soldier on the island dying from when Ara finds him?
(a) Starvation.
(b) Loss of blood.
(c) Gangrene.
(d) Yellow fever.

4. What does Thomas offer the German soldier to help his pain?
(a) Morphine.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) A sedative.

5. What does Thomas do the morning after Queen Mary's birthday?
(a) Drinks with Roger.
(b) Works on a dinghy.
(c) Calls his ex-wife.
(d) Works on his painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thomas think about later in the night after the shark incident?

2. What nationality are the dead soldiers at the massacre?

3. How many sons does Thomas have?

4. Who kills the shark coming into the reef?

5. What does Tom talk to his father about as they head to the gulf stream?

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