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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 is the name of Johnny's boat?
(a) Dolphin.
(b) Beluga.
(c) Narwhal.
(d) Swordfish.

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

3. How does Thomas think a good book should be written?
(a) Tragically.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Methodically.
(d) Honestly.

4. What is the name of the black man who works for Thomas?
(a) Jeremy.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Joseph.

5. How old is Roger's brother when he dies?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thomas like to paint?

2. What does Thomas' work keep him from feeling?

3. How does Thomas' oldest son look when Thomas first sees him?

4. Who complains about the flare gun being shot?

5. Who does Thomas think about later in the night after the shark incident?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Roger's method with women?

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

4. What is the danger of swimming at night at the beginning of the book?

5. How does Thomas say writing differs from painting?

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

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

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

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

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

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