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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 does Thomas feel when his boys leave the island?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Sad.

2. What does Thomas NOT feel about his war time duties?
(a) Resentment.
(b) Pride.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) Anger.

3. Where does Thomas go when he hears that two of his sons have died?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

4. How does Audrey describe the yacht people?
(a) Sullen and annoyed.
(b) Lazy and affluent.
(c) Proud and obnoxious.
(d) Rich and boring.

5. Who does Thomas say is most responsible for David's condition the day after the swordfish got away?
(a) David.
(b) Himself.
(c) Roger.
(d) Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman ask of Thomas when she learns the boy is not drunk?

2. What does Thomas offer the German soldier to help his pain?

3. How does one of Roger's ex-girlfriends die?

4. Who makes a pass at one of the women with the yachtsmen?

5. What does Thomas try to do while Ara searches the island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thomas paint for Bobby and where does he put it?

2. What does Bobby do when Roger gets sad thinking about one of his past girlfriends?

3. Why does Thomas think a German body was found on the island in Chapter I?

4. What information does Thomas get from a lieutenant on an island while tracking the Germans?

5. What happens when one of the yachtsmen sees the picture Thomas painted for Bobby?

6. What are Eddy and Joseph doing all night after the swordfish gets away?

7. Where does Roger plan to go after the boys leave the island, and what does he plan to do there?

8. What does Thomas plan to do after he hears about Andrew and David's deaths?

9. What happens when the prank is pulled on the yachtsmen?

10. How does Thomas feel about his military duty?

(see the answer keys)

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