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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Elsie on board the ship?
(a) She gets seasick.
(b) She catches a marlin.
(c) She cuts herself.
(d) She faints.

2. What do the fishermen drink at the end of this harrowing day?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Wine.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Beer.

3. What does Dick think would improve the chances of catching swordfish?
(a) Better location.
(b) A spotter plane.
(c) A bigger boat.
(d) Better weather.

4. Why is Dick upset with his sons after they return from fishing on his birthday?
(a) They broke a window playing catch.
(b) They wrecked the car.
(c) They didn't do the yardwork.
(d) They show Dick's boat to Elsie.

5. What does Elsie do in the crow's nest?
(a) Films the water.
(b) Gets a suntan.
(c) Keeps lookout for other ships.
(d) Keeps lookout for swordfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Elsie says that Dick is _____________.

2. What does May encourage Charlie to do on the trip?

3. What is Larry shooting out on the water?

4. What does Parker take out of an unidentified buoy with an orange pennant?

5. Where does Dick hide his skiff when it is spotted?

(see the answer key)

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