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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 sees major faults in one of Roger's girlfriends?
(a) His kids.
(b) Himself.
(c) His parents.
(d) His friends.

2. What is the danger of swimming at night on the island that Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?
(a) The undercurrents are stronger at night.
(b) There are no lifeguards on duty at night.
(c) Sharks swim and feed close to shore at night.
(d) It is hard to see the shore and people get lost.

3. How does Roger's brother die?
(a) Fell off a cliff.
(b) He was murdered.
(c) He was hit by a car.
(d) Canoe accident.

4. What does Roger do the morning after Queen Mary's birthday?
(a) Drinks with Thomas.
(b) Works on a dinghy.
(c) Works on his painting.
(d) Calls his ex-wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fascinates Thomas while he lives on the island?

2. What does the black boy in the bar refuse to do for the yachtsman?

3. What time of day does Thomas start drinking?

4. What is the name of Thomas' second oldest son?

5. What does Thomas plan to do with his boys in the gulf stream?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Tom's pet pigeon?

2. What happens when the shark is spotted in Chapter VII?

3. What will the boys' mothers do while they are visiting Thomas on the island?

4. What does Roger say he would like to write, and why has he not done this yet?

5. What happens when the swordfish is finally brought to the surface?

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

7. What happens when rum is brought to the people on the dock?

8. How does Thomas say writing differs from painting?

9. How does Roger feel about beating the rich yachtsman?

10. Why has Thomas chosen to live alone?

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