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

2. Where does Roger leave his girlfriend when he breaks up with her?
(a) On a train.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) At an amusement park.

3. Who tries to retrieve the fish as it gets away?
(a) David.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Roger.
(d) Eddy.

4. What does Tom talk to his father about as they head to the gulf stream?
(a) The water.
(b) A French author.
(c) His mother.
(d) His education.

5. What fascinates Thomas while he lives on the island?
(a) Tropical foliage.
(b) Tropical weather.
(c) Island people.
(d) Tropical animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys plan to use to catch fish on their first time out on the boat?

2. Where does Thomas tell Roger to write his good book?

3. What is Thomas' favorite drink?

4. What is the name of the bar Thomas frequents on the island?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thomas think of Tom when they first see each other, and what changes this?

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

3. What does Eddy tell Thomas to take with him when he takes his boys out on the boat?

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

5. Why has Thomas chosen to live alone?

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

7. How does Roger think his father feels about his brother's death?

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

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

10. What does Tom talk about as they head out for deep sea fishing?

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