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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 Jack get to Maine in Chapter 1?
(a) Military cargo plane.
(b) Commercial airplane.
(c) Bus.
(d) Train.

2. What river does Early plan to travel as he leaves with Jack in Chapter 13?
(a) Aroostook.
(b) St. Croix.
(c) Daaquam.
(d) Kennebec.

3. What is everyone treated to as the regatta is about to begin?
(a) Cinnamon rolls.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Hot chocolate.
(d) Donuts.

4. In Chapter 13, how large does a newspaper article say the Great Appalachian Bear was?
(a) 475 pounds.
(b) 715 pounds.
(c) 600 pounds.
(d) 390 pounds.

5. What did Pi think helped him to shore when he fell into the water in "Plights and Perils"?
(a) Small boat.
(b) Whale.
(c) Porpoise.
(d) Driftwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jack's mother die?

2. In Chapter 10, how long is it before the Morton Hill Regatta?

3. What does Jack eat alone in his room the evening after the regatta?

4. In Chapter 11, where does Jack say he will go with his father during spring break?

5. What color is Jack's hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some shrines or temples in Jack's hometown in Kansas?

2. How do the after-school hours blend together for Jack and Early?

3. What does Early say about Billie Holiday?

4. What does Jack say viewing the ocean for the first time is supposed to be like, and what is it like for him?

5. How does Jack feel the night after the regatta?

6. Where does Jack spend most of his second day at Morton Hill Academy?

7. How did Jack's parents meet?

8. What is Early's room like?

9. Who was the Fish?

10. What was the opening ceremony for the regatta?

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