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

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

3. What is Roger's brother's name?
(a) Dave.
(b) Darren.
(c) Dan.
(d) Doug.

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

5. Who coaches David in catching his fish?
(a) Eddy.
(b) Roger.
(c) Andy.
(d) Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roger think will help him find a good woman?

2. Who asks Johnny to buy rum for people on the dock?

3. Who rides in the dinghy near the reef?

4. Who does Roger say has never forgiven him for his brother's death?

5. Who does Roger stay with the night of Queen Mary's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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