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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is attached to the harpooned fish that allows the fishermen to follow it in the water?
(a) Orange flag.
(b) Life boat.
(c) Inner tube.
(d) Beer keg.

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

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

4. Who is the main character of SPARTINA?
(a) Dick Pierce.
(b) Chick Pierce.
(c) Dick Pearson.
(d) Dave Pierce.

5. What happens after the noise of the party dies down?
(a) The guests go into town for more beer.
(b) The guests go boating.
(c) The guests swim naked.
(d) The guests go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the local bar where the fishermen hang out?

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

3. Why is Dick upset with his sons after they return from fishing on his birthday?

4. What does Parker call Dick?

5. What are Dick's plans to get more money to continue finishing his boat?

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