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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is at fault in Thomas' divorces?
(a) His wives.
(b) His parents.
(c) Thomas.
(d) His sons.

2. What weapon does the yachtsman use against the man who beat him?
(a) Pistol.
(b) Rifle.
(c) Flare gun.
(d) Shotgun.

3. What does the black boy in the bar refuse to do for the yachtsman?
(a) Not tell anyone what he saw.
(b) Keep a lookout for authorities.
(c) Sing island songs.
(d) Help him hide stolen things.

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

5. Why does Tom not think David will be able to catch the fish in the gulf stream?
(a) It is too big for David.
(b) It will interfere with his brother's snorkeling.
(c) The bait was not meant for a large fish.
(d) They have the wrong gear.

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

7. What is Thomas' last name?
(a) Hermon.
(b) Hudson.
(c) Harrison.
(d) Herrington.

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

9. What is the name of the highway Thomas takes in Chapter III?
(a) Queen's Highway.
(b) Princesses Highway.
(c) Duke's Highway.
(d) King's Highway.

10. Where does Tom previously live with his mother and father?
(a) London.
(b) Venice.
(c) Paris.
(d) Frankfort.

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

12. What do the boys plan to use to catch fish on their first time out on the boat?
(a) Nets.
(b) Their hands.
(c) Fish hooks.
(d) Spears.

13. What is Thomas' favorite drink?
(a) Gin and Tonic.
(b) Martini.
(c) Margarita.
(d) Tequila.

14. What is the name of the boy Thomas talks to at his local bar on the island?
(a) Lonny.
(b) Lewis.
(c) Leo.
(d) Louis.

15. What is the name of Johnny's boat?
(a) Dolphin.
(b) Swordfish.
(c) Narwhal.
(d) Beluga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Thomas' first wife?

2. What does Eddy tell Thomas to take with him to protect the boys in the reef?

3. How does Roger get injured?

4. How long has Thomas lived on the island at the beginning of the book?

5. Why does Thomas say painting is less lonely than writing?

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