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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the condition of Dick's house after the storm?
(a) No damage at all.
(b) A little bit of damage.
(c) Completely demolished.
(d) Almost irreparable.

2. What does Parker tell Dick to bring along on the trip to dump their crab catch?
(a) Harpoons.
(b) His skiff.
(c) Bigger nets.
(d) Cold beer.

3. Where does Dick long to be for some stability in his life?
(a) With Elsie.
(b) The Neptune.
(c) His boat.
(d) With May.

4. What does May tell Dick he should fix first after the hurricane?
(a) Their house.
(b) The car.
(c) The boat.
(d) Their relationship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a quahog?

2. Who is willing to lend Dick $1,000?

3. Why has Parker hired a Vietnamese family?

4. What does Elsie prepare on board?

5. Who hails Dick from another boat?

(see the answer key)

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