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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is ruined on the trip getting Dick's boat to the boatyard?
(a) A mailbox.
(b) Some street signs.
(c) A portion of May's garden.
(d) The side of a car.

3. Which of the following does Elsie NOT tell Dick?
(a) She got a promotion.
(b) She is in love with him.
(c) She got a raise.
(d) She got a leave of absence.

4. What does Parker take out of an unidentified buoy with an orange pennant?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Money.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Bait.

5. Which of the following does Dick NOT plan to do with May tonight?
(a) Take her to bed.
(b) Give her a drink to get her in a better mood.
(c) Tell her things are not too bad.
(d) Tell her he is leaving her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dick think would improve the chances of catching swordfish?

2. What does Dick have to really concentrate on now?

3. What do the fishermen drink at the end of this harrowing day?

4. What seems to sexually arouse Elsie?

5. What is attached to the harpooned fish that allows the fishermen to follow it in the water?

(see the answer key)

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