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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Thomas think the German submarine will head after the massacre?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) Japan.
(d) Tahiti.

2. How does Thomas figure out the massacre was caused by Germans?
(a) He had a gut feeling.
(b) There was a swastika left behind.
(c) He identified the bullets.
(d) One of the bodies was German.

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

4. Who spends most of the night fighting after the fish gets away?
(a) David.
(b) Roger.
(c) Eddy.
(d) Joseph.

5. What causes the fights the night after the fish gets away?
(a) Men made fun of him for letting it get away.
(b) He was angy about losing the fish.
(c) Someone teased him about his wounded hands.
(d) Nobody believed the story.

6. Where does Bobby put the painting Thomas gives him?
(a) In his store.
(b) In his house.
(c) In his boat.
(d) In the bar.

7. What time of day does Thomas' crew search for the Germans?
(a) Night.
(b) Midday.
(c) Evening.
(d) Sunrise.

8. What does Roger want to start his good book with?
(a) His mother's death.
(b) His birth.
(c) The beginning of the war.
(d) David's canoe accident.

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

10. Why does one of the women leave the bar in tears?
(a) She really wanted the painting.
(b) She finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her.
(c) Thomas said something rude to her.
(d) She thinks Andrew is really drunk.

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

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

13. What does the woman who talks to Thomas think about Bobby's bar?
(a) It is disgusting.
(b) It is memorable.
(c) It is iconic.
(d) It is nice.

14. 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 are too hard on themselves.
(d) They did a good job.

15. What is Honest Lil's profession?
(a) Writer.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Actress.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many paintings does Thomas choose to create about the swordfish?

2. How big is the fish that the crew catches after they bathe?

3. What does Thomas NOT feel about his war time duties?

4. Who is NOT someone invited to participate in Thomas' plan for the yacht people?

5. What is the name of Thomas' favorite cat?

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