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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries to retrieve the fish as it gets away?
(a) Roger.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Eddy.
(d) David.

2. What does Thomas' second oldest son remind Thomas of when he first sees him?
(a) An otter.
(b) A duck.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

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

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

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

6. How does Tom feel about school?
(a) It is important.
(b) It is a privilege.
(c) It is exciting.
(d) It is boring.

7. Where is Roger when he realizes the faults in one of his past girlfriends?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) On a train.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) At an amusement park.

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

9. How many times has Thomas been married?
(a) Five Times.
(b) Three times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Four times.

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

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

12. Which of the following is NOT something the bartender tells Thomas to paint?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Armegeddon.
(c) Titanic.
(d) Queen Mary.

13. What kind of fish takes David's bait in the gulf stream?
(a) Shark.
(b) Tuna.
(c) Halibut.
(d) Sword Fish.

14. Who complains about the flare gun being shot?
(a) The yachtsman.
(b) Bobby.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Fred.

15. What kind of shark does Eddy see coming into the reef?
(a) Great White.
(b) Black Finned.
(c) Hammerhead.
(d) Sealy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does David say he feels about the fish?

2. What does Thomas think about when his boys are asleep after the shark incident?

3. Who sees major faults in one of Roger's girlfriends?

4. Where does Thomas like to build fires while he lives on the island?

5. Why does Roger choose to do what he does the morning after Queen Mary's birthday?

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