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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elsie tell Dick before she leaves?
(a) She is sorry she can't love him.
(b) She is sorry for making things difficult.
(c) She is sorry she didn't marry him 20 years ago.
(d) She is sorry she got pregnant.

2. Why is Dick angry at Parker?
(a) For stealing his lobster pots.
(b) For flirting with May.
(c) For mistreating the Vietnamese family.
(d) For cutting him out of the cocaine money.

3. What is the value of the books Miss Perry has given Dick's boys?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $200.
(c) $20,000.
(d) $10,000

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

5. What is Elsie drinking when Dick arrives at the house?
(a) Iced tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many swordfish do Dick and Charlie catch each day?

2. What time of day is it when Dick awakens on his boat?

3. Elsie says that Dick is _____________.

4. Parker asks unusual questions about directions to and from _____________________.

5. What is the name of Parker's boat?

(see the answer key)

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