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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Oliver not be at Rebecca's fifteenth birthday?
(a) He has committed to a whale watching expedition off the coast of South America.
(b) He does not want to be there.
(c) He is being forced to work.
(d) He will be in China.

2. Where does Jane long to be?
(a) Back in the early years of their marriage when Oliver spoke to her about his discoveries.
(b) With someone else.
(c) On a sunny beach.
(d) Back in college.

3. What does Sam use to maintain a more natural environment?
(a) Organic growing techniques.
(b) No power tools.
(c) Sheep and pesticides with lower toxicity.
(d) Insects and bacteria to kill pests.

4. At an ice cream parlor, what does Rebecca notice about her mother?
(a) She is giddy in love with a man she seemed to despise.
(b) She is not complaining.
(c) She seems happier than usual.
(d) She is unhappy.

5. Where does Oliver long to be?
(a) Back in college.
(b) Near the West Coast humpback whales.
(c) Near the East Coast humpback whales.
(d) In Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hadley do with Rebecca when she arrives at his mother's home?

2. On the highway between the Grand Canyon and Salt Lake City, who does Jane race against?

3. With what was Sam fascinated when he was a child?

4. Emotionally repressed Oliver attempts to get back to work by doing what?

5. What does the gas station attendant recognize?

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