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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. Which of Thomas' sons is the polite one?
(a) Tom.
(b) David.
(c) Jake.
(d) Andy.

2. What is the name of the boy Thomas talks to at his local bar on the island?
(a) Lonny.
(b) Leo.
(c) Louis.
(d) Lewis.

3. What does Roger think will help him find a good woman?
(a) Living with Thomas.
(b) Writing a good book.
(c) Dating a woman unlike the others.
(d) Listening to his friends' advice.

4. What is the occupation of Thomas' first wife?
(a) Writer.
(b) Artist.
(c) Singer.
(d) Actress.

5. Who rides in the dinghy near the reef?
(a) Andrew.
(b) David.
(c) Jake.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Roger when he realizes the faults in one of his past girlfriends?

2. What does Thomas think about when his boys are asleep after the shark incident?

3. Who does Thomas see on the highway in Chapter III?

4. How does Roger's brother die?

5. What is the name of the owner of the bar on the island?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Thomas chosen to live alone?

2. What is Thomas' occupation at the beginning of the book?

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

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

5. What happens when Bobby gives out free drinks for Queen Mary's birthday?

6. Why does Louis think some conch pearls would make the crying woman happy?

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

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

9. What happens to Uncle Edward at the beginning of Chapter III?

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

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