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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Dick's plans to get more money to continue finishing his boat?
(a) Sell his house.
(b) Get a bank loan.
(c) Go on another swordfish trip.
(d) Borrow money from Joxer.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Miss Perry's mood in Chapter 29?
(a) Dark.
(b) Low.
(c) Light.
(d) Unhappy.

4. What appears very green to Dick as he surveys the aftermath of the hurricane?
(a) The spartina.
(b) The sea.
(c) The nearby boats.
(d) The color of the sky.

5. What about Elsie seems to confuse Dick?
(a) Her clothing choices.
(b) Her mood changes.
(c) Her job choice.
(d) Her odd house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Parker hired a Vietnamese family?

2. Who does Dick tell May he is going to ask about borrowing money?

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

4. What do the dope sniffing dogs smell on shore?

5. Which of the following does Dick NOT battle with in Chapter 36?

(see the answer key)

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