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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 figure out the massacre was caused by Germans?
(a) He identified the bullets.
(b) There was a swastika left behind.
(c) One of the bodies was German.
(d) He had a gut feeling.

2. What does Thomas dream about as he sleeps on the beach?
(a) His sons.
(b) The massacre.
(c) Being attacked by a shark.
(d) His first wife.

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

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

5. What does Bobby expect from the arriving people as he and Thomas are discussing the painting?
(a) Some bragging stories.
(b) Questions about the fights.
(c) Good business.
(d) Rude behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Thomas' favorite bar in Cuba?

2. What does one of the yachtsmen say about the painting in Bobby's bar?

3. What does Thomas' crew gather for food on the island of the massacre?

4. What do Thomas and his crew wash up in before continuing the chase after the German soldier dies?

5. What does Thomas do to stop his hunger in Cuba?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Thomas do when he runs into his first wife in Cuba?

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

5. How does Thomas feel about his military duty?

6. What do Henry and Antonio do to help Thomas sleep, and how does Thomas receive this kindness?

7. How does Tom die?

8. What does Thomas dream about when he sleeps on the beach, and what happens when he wakes up?

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

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

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