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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is happening to the man Thomas sees on the highway in Chapter III?
(a) He is being scolded by his wife.
(b) He is being taunted by a child.
(c) He is being arrested.
(d) He is being attacked by birds.

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

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

6. How is Thomas feeling about having his boys with him after the shark incident?
(a) He finds it very stressful.
(b) He enjoys their company.
(c) He wishes it would never end.
(d) He feels overwhelmed.

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

8. Who does Thomas think about later in the night after the shark incident?
(a) Eddy.
(b) His sons.
(c) Roger.
(d) His ex-wives.

9. What is the name of the bar Thomas frequents on the island?
(a) French Stop.
(b) Ponce De Leon.
(c) Paris De Voulez.
(d) Frog's Legs.

10. What do Roger and Thomas do while the boys are sleeping?
(a) Work.
(b) Fight.
(c) Talk.
(d) Drink.

11. What is the name of the island Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?
(a) Bijini.
(b) Bimini.
(c) Bilini.
(d) Bikini.

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

13. What is the name of Thomas' second oldest son?
(a) Tom.
(b) Andy.
(c) David.
(d) Jake.

14. What is the name of Thomas' oldest son?
(a) David.
(b) Andy.
(c) Jake.
(d) Tom.

15. What kind of boat does Thomas have?
(a) Cabin cruiser.
(b) Cigarette boat.
(c) Houseboat.
(d) Sailboat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Johnny to buy rum for people on the dock?

2. What happens when David finally reels the large fish into the boat?

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

4. What does Thomas like to paint?

5. What color is the water around the island Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?

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