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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. Who comes to look at Dick's boat in Chapter 14?
(a) Joxer Goode.
(b) Parker.
(c) Captain Texeira.
(d) Miss Perry.

2. What does Joxer Goode want to hire Dick to provide?
(a) Shrimp.
(b) Scallops.
(c) Lobster.
(d) Red clams.

3. What does Elsie prepare on board?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Cold drinks.
(c) Lures.
(d) Bandages.

4. Who goes after a swordfish in a dory?
(a) Elsie.
(b) Schuyler.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Max.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Parker and Dick catch a lot of on the swordfish trip?

3. What does Charlie show Elsie how to use on board?

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

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

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