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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue, what tale does the author introduce about a sailor?
(a) A shipwrecked sailor sent a message in a bottle that turned up at his birthplace a hundred years later.
(b) The author does not include any stories about shipwrecked sailors in the prologue.
(c) A shipwrecked sailor sent a message in a bottle to detail his whereabouts, but the bottle was not found.
(d) A shipwrecked sailor sent a message in a bottle that went to another country before being sent to his hometown.

2. How does Theresa feel towards Deanna?
(a) Theresa does not trust Deanna's opinions.
(b) Theresa believes in their friendship.
(c) Theresa loves and trusts Deanna.
(d) Theresa resents Deanna.

3. What is the nature of the relationship between Theresa and Deanna?
(a) Deanna is Theresa's relative.
(b) Deanna is Theresa's friend.
(c) Deanna is Theresa's boss.
(d) Deanna is Theresa's friend and editor.

4. When Garrett puts a message in the bottle, how far does it travel from its original destination?
(a) Over 600 miles.
(b) Over 500 miles.
(c) Over 700 miles.
(d) Over 400 miles.

5. What does Theresa decide to do about the message?
(a) To rewrite the message before publishing it.
(b) To keep the message hidden from Deanna and Brian.
(c) To publish it.
(d) To find the person who wrote it before publishing it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does it take from the time of Theresa's research to the discovery of a third letter?

2. How many children does Deanna have?

3. Why does Theresa feel lonely?

4. Which of the following themes are introduced in Chapter 1 of "Message in a Bottle?"

5. Why does Chapter 1 open with Theresa returning to the beach where she found the message?

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