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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seems to sexually arouse Elsie?
(a) Love letters.
(b) Whispers.
(c) Arguments.
(d) Wine.

2. Parker asks unusual questions about directions to and from _____________________.
(a) The Neptune.
(b) Bermuda.
(c) Mary Scanlon's restaurant.
(d) The Islander Club.

3. Why does Dick go to Miss Perry's house in Chapter 29?
(a) To thank her for the loan.
(b) To prune her hedges.
(c) To borrow her camera.
(d) To return some books.

4. What is Schuyler doing when Parker sees him the next morning?
(a) Having breakfast.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Reading the newspaper.
(d) Loading a U-Haul trailer.

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

6. In what state does the story take place?
(a) Florida.
(b) Washington.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) Massachusetts.

7. What does Dick drop off his sons, Charlie and Tom, to do?
(a) Study at the library.
(b) Go to basketball practice.
(c) Dig for clams.
(d) Go to a movie.

8. Which of the following does Parker NOT consider when escaping back to the Mamzelle?
(a) If all the Coat Guard was after them.
(b) If they just hit an unlucky night.
(c) If Keith is OK on the Mamzelle.
(d) If an informant tricked them.

9. Elsie says that Dick is _____________.
(a) Angry.
(b) Charming.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Difficult.

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

11. How much money does Dick want Joxer to loan him?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $20,000.

12. What function will Elsie serve for Schuyler's movie?
(a) Historian.
(b) Voiceover.
(c) On-screen talent.
(d) Camerawoman.

13. Where do Dick and Eddie Wormsley go to buy materials?
(a) The salvage warehouse.
(b) Menard's.
(c) Lowe's.
(d) The Home Depot.

14. Who does Dick tell May he is going to ask about borrowing money?
(a) Miss Hall.
(b) Miss Pearson.
(c) Miss Dillard.
(d) Miss Perry.

15. Why can't Joxer buy any crabs at the moment?
(a) He is home with the flu.
(b) His cash flow is too tight.
(c) His workers are on strike.
(d) His refrigeration is down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dick's wife?

2. What do Dick and his boys put in a fifty-five gallon drum?

3. What is Schuyler wearing this morning?

4. What does Elsie tell Dick that she did last night?

5. Why does Dick let Charlie pick up the money when they get back to shore?

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