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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Roger stay with the night of Queen Mary's birthday?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Thomas.
(c) The yachtsman.
(d) Fred.

2. Who does Roger say has never forgiven him for his brother's death?
(a) His father.
(b) Himself.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

3. What color is the water around the island Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?
(a) Turquoise.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

4. How many sons does Thomas have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. What is Thomas' occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) Writer.
(b) Singer.
(c) Painter.
(d) Sculptor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Roger leave his girlfriend when he breaks up with her?

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

3. Where does Tom previously live with his mother and father?

4. Why does Tom not think David will be able to catch the fish in the gulf stream?

5. What is the name of Johnny's boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David say he felt about the swordfish?

2. What does Frank do with his flare gun on Queen Mary's Birthday?

3. What kinds of things does Bobby think Thomas should paint?

4. What does Thomas plan to do when his boys leave the island?

5. Who helps David with his swordfish, and what advice is he given?

6. Why does Thomas divorce his wives?

7. What happens when Roger is in love with a woman with many flaws?

8. What is Roger's method with women?

9. Who does Thomas meet on Queen Mary's birthday, and what do they do?

10. What do Andy's brothers have to be cautious about when around him?

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