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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. What does Eddy tell Thomas to take with him to protect the boys in the reef?
(a) A knife.
(b) A flare gun.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A shotgun.

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

3. What does Roger enjoy doing that depresses him?
(a) Shooting.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Fighting.

4. Why does Thomas not paint in the style that he likes most?
(a) It does not sell as well.
(b) It is too hard.
(c) It brings up too many memories.
(d) It takes longer.

5. What do Roger and Thomas do while the boys are sleeping?
(a) Work.
(b) Fight.
(c) Talk.
(d) Drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does Thomas start drinking?

2. Who shoots a flare gun on the dock?

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

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

5. What kills Tom's pet pigeon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thomas feel about driftwood at the beginning of the book?

2. Why does Thomas divorce his wives?

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

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

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

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

7. What characteristics do each of Thomas' sons have?

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

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

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

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