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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who shows up on the beach when he hears of Allie's death?
(a) Francis.
(b) Mr. Maywit.
(c) Gurney Spellgood.
(d) Mr. Haddy.

2. Who is the only Fox that doesn't come down with the squitters?
(a) Charlie.
(b) April.
(c) Allie.
(d) Jerry.

3. How many baskets of produce does the Indian give to the Foxes?
(a) Seven
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. What location is Allie talking about when he is telling his party about dirty silverware and bad meals?
(a) Eastern Europe.
(b) Southern United States.
(c) North Africa.
(d) Southeast Asia.

5. What item does a boat owner ask Charlie for?
(a) Rope.
(b) A match.
(c) A knife.
(d) Glue.

6. How does Allie refer to the childrens' camp?
(a) It's savage.
(b) It's a treehouse.
(c) It's pure monkey.
(d) It's a playground.

7. What does Allie receive from the Miskito clan for his chisel, toilet seat, and mirror?
(a) A place to spend the night.
(b) Fifty dollars.
(c) Food.
(d) Gasoline.

8. Where do the Foxes travel after Laguna Miskita floods?
(a) Over the mountains.
(b) Upstream.
(c) Downstream.
(d) Through the jungle.

9. What does Allie make his sons search for on the bottom of the river?
(a) Clover's toy.
(b) The sparkplugs for the boat.
(c) Allie's watch.
(d) The boat's propeller.

10. How far do the Foxes drive in the vehicle they steal from the Spellgoods?
(a) Forty miles.
(b) Twenty-two miles.
(c) Thirty-six miles.
(d) Twenty-eight miles.

11. What does Allie say is the worst thing you can put in your mouth?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Table salt.
(c) White sugar.
(d) Cigarettes.

12. Where does Mother say she wants to walk to from Brewer's Lagoon?
(a) Houston.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Cape Cod.
(d) Panama.

13. What motel does Allie sarcastically tell Jerry they will stay in?
(a) Holiday Inn.
(b) Comfort Inn.
(c) Red Roof Inn.
(d) Motel 6.

14. How does the missionary refer to Allie while he is gone?
(a) As a Communist.
(b) As a Capitalist.
(c) As a Nazi.
(d) As a Fascist.

15. What song do the twins sing for the Miskito clan?
(a) Muskrat Ramble.
(b) Sweet Georgia Brown.
(c) Blue Skies.
(d) Bye, Bye Blackbird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What number does Allie tell Charlie to count to after he lights the fire on the ice plant?

2. Where do the Foxes go before heading home to the U.S.?

3. Why is Allie's death news to the people on the beach?

4. Where on Allie's body does he get stung by a bee?

5. How many people does it take to operate Allie's mechanical pump?

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