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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Elsie says that maybe Dick gets some cheap thrills by____________________.
(a) Having sex with her.
(b) Eavesdropping on conversations.
(c) Entertaining women on his boat.
(d) Watching Parker and Marie having sex.

2. Why can't Joxer buy any crabs at the moment?
(a) His workers are on strike.
(b) His cash flow is too tight.
(c) He is home with the flu.
(d) His refrigeration is down.

3. Why does Dick feel so low after securing a loan to finish his boat?
(a) He has given up his independence.
(b) Charlie has gone away to school.
(c) May has left him.
(d) Miss Perry has died.

4. What happens to Elsie on board the Spartina as she and Dick talk?
(a) She vomits.
(b) She faints.
(c) She falls asleep.
(d) She gets dizzy.

5. What is the name of the Rhode Island town where Dick lives?
(a) Pawtucket.
(b) Galilee.
(c) Providence.
(d) Newport.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Parker tell Dick to bring along on the trip to dump their crab catch?

2. How does Dick hurt May's feelings?

3. Parker asks unusual questions about directions to and from _____________________.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Miss Perry's mood in Chapter 29?

5. To whom does Elsie compare Dick in Chapter 43?

(see the answer key)

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