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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the black boy in the bar want to give the crying woman he sees?
(a) Conch pearls.
(b) A lei of flowers.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) A book.

2. Which of Thomas' sons is the polite one?
(a) Jake.
(b) Andy.
(c) Tom.
(d) David.

3. Who sees major faults in one of Roger's girlfriends?
(a) His parents.
(b) His kids.
(c) His friends.
(d) Himself.

4. What does Tom talk to his father about as they head to the gulf stream?
(a) His mother.
(b) His education.
(c) A French author.
(d) The water.

5. What is Roger's occupation?
(a) Musician.
(b) Writer.
(c) Artist.
(d) Actor.

6. What is the name of Thomas' cook?
(a) Eddy.
(b) Penny.
(c) Andy.
(d) Annie.

7. What color is the sand on the island that Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

8. What does Thomas do to keep from getting into another serious relationship?
(a) Lives on an island.
(b) Spends time with his sons.
(c) Paints.
(d) Avoids women all together.

9. Who does Thomas see on the highway in Chapter III?
(a) Uncle Edward.
(b) Aunt Emma.
(c) Grandpa Emmett.
(d) Grandma Emily.

10. Where does Thomas like to build fires while he lives on the island?
(a) On the beach.
(b) In a fire pit.
(c) His fireplace.
(d) In the jungle.

11. What does Roger try doing before he becomes a writer?
(a) Painting.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Acting.
(d) Singing.

12. How old is Roger's brother when he dies?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

13. What does Thomas plan to do with his boys in the gulf stream?
(a) Birdwatching.
(b) Deep sea fishing.
(c) Snorkeling.
(d) Cruising.

14. What does Roger talk about with the man he stays with on the night of Queen Mary's birthday?
(a) The uses of religion.
(b) Evil in the world.
(c) The ignorance of tourists.
(d) Queen Mary's reign.

15. Which of Thomas' sons has a mean streak?
(a) David.
(b) Tom.
(c) Andy.
(d) Jake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thomas do the morning after Queen Mary's birthday?

2. How does Roger get injured?

3. What fascinates Thomas while he lives on the island?

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

5. Who does Thomas take out on the boat with his boys the second day his boys are in town?

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