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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the island Thomas lives on at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Thomas plan to do when his boys leave after the visit?

3. Who talks back to the man who complains about the flare gun being shot?

4. What is happening to the man Thomas sees on the highway in Chapter III?

5. What does Eddy think might attract predators to the reef?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Roger's method with women?

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

3. Where does Thomas live at the beginning of the book?

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

5. How does David say he felt about the swordfish?

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

7. What do Thomas and Roger do the morning after Queen Mary's birthday?

8. Why has Thomas chosen to live alone?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Thomas endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Power and greed were two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in this book. What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how does it affect the characters involved?

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