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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Audrey describe the yacht people?
(a) Lazy and affluent.
(b) Rich and boring.
(c) Sullen and annoyed.
(d) Proud and obnoxious.

2. What kind of boat does an islander tell Thomas passed by their island earlier?
(a) English.
(b) American.
(c) Unmarked.
(d) German.

3. What is the name of the cat that found a hangover capsule for Thomas?
(a) Roosters.
(b) Goats.
(c) Cows.
(d) Lambs.

4. How does Thomas feel when his boys leave the island?
(a) Happy.
(b) Confused.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Sad.

5. What does Bobby say about Thomas and Roger as they discuss the swordfish?
(a) They need to get back to the boys.
(b) They look related.
(c) They did a good job.
(d) They are too hard on themselves.

6. What is Thomas doing when Audrey comes to his house?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Reading.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Painting.

7. How does Thomas learn of David and Andrew's deaths?
(a) Letter.
(b) Telephone.
(c) Email.
(d) Telegram.

8. Who does Audrey come to the house to meet?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Thomas.
(c) David.
(d) Roger.

9. What does Thomas NOT feel about his war time duties?
(a) Anger.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Pride.
(d) Resentment.

10. How big is the fish that the crew catches after they bathe?
(a) 60 pounds.
(b) 40 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 70 pounds.

11. What does Bobby expect from the arriving people as he and Thomas are discussing the painting?
(a) Rude behavior.
(b) Good business.
(c) Some bragging stories.
(d) Questions about the fights.

12. How many women come into the bar with the yachtsmen?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

13. What does Thomas say to the yachtsman who asks to see his paintings?
(a) He tells him where his New York gallery is.
(b) He says he only sells to island people.
(c) He says he will have to speak to his agent.
(d) He refuses.

14. Who does Thomas say is most responsible for David's condition the day after the swordfish got away?
(a) Roger.
(b) Himself.
(c) David.
(d) Andrew.

15. How many paintings does Thomas choose to create about the swordfish?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Thomas' favorite bar in Cuba?

2. Where does Roger plan to go when the boys leave?

3. What do Thomas and his crew wash up in before continuing the chase after the German soldier dies?

4. What time of day does Thomas' crew search for the Germans?

5. What is Honest Lil's profession?

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