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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dick go to Miss Perry's house in Chapter 29?
(a) To thank her for the loan.
(b) To prune her hedges.
(c) To borrow her camera.
(d) To return some books.

2. Dick has only enough money for _______________ for his boat.
(a) A new engine.
(b) One coat of paint.
(c) New radar.
(d) New rigging.

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

4. What is Dick's mood regarding the loan to finish his boat?
(a) Low.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Angry.
(d) Anxious.

5. To whom does Elsie compare Dick in Chapter 43?
(a) Keith.
(b) Parker.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Schuyler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dick feel so low after securing a loan to finish his boat?

2. What happens to Elsie on board the Spartina as she and Dick talk?

3. What does Elsie tell Dick before she leaves?

4. How does Elsie leave Dick?

5. How does Dick hurt May's feelings?

(see the answer key)

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