2. What does Tran's father hound Dick about?
(a) The family's living conditions.
(b) The weather.
(c) Going out on the Spartina.
(d) Tran's payment.

3. According to May, what do women want in their lives?
(a) A little spice.
(b) Independence.
(c) Money.
(d) Security.

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

5. Which of the following does Dick NOT plan to do with May tonight?
(a) Tell her things are not too bad.
(b) Tell her he is leaving her.
(c) Take her to bed.
(d) Give her a drink to get her in a better mood.

6. Dick decides that if something had to be damaged in the storm he would prefer it to be _________________.
(a) His house.
(b) His car.
(c) His boat dock.
(d) His boat.

7. Elsie says Schuyler is happy because ______________________.
(a) He got a raise.
(b) He bought a boat.
(c) He and Marie are back together.
(d) He sold his documentary.

8. What news does Dick overhear Elsie tell Mary?
(a) Elsie is going to tell May about her affair with Dick.
(b) Elsie is moving away.
(c) Elsie is pregnant.
(d) Elsie wants to dump Dick.

9. Who owns the boat, the Lydia P.?
(a) Parker.
(b) Captain Texeira.
(c) Schuyler.
(d) Joxer.

10. What is Eddie concerned about after being with Dick?
(a) Dick's dark mood.
(b) Dick's affair with Elsie.
(c) Dick's physical health.
(d) Whether Dick's boat is seaworthy.

11. What does Dick think will be the new driving force for his life?
(a) A new baby and another boat.
(b) A new job and selling his boat.
(c) A new truck and another boat.
(d) A new house and another boat.

12. What is Dick considering telling May?
(a) That he had an affair with Elsie.
(b) That he sold his boat.
(c) That he wants a divorce.
(d) That the house is a total loss.

13. How does Elsie say her life is going in Boston?
(a) Things have never been better.
(b) Things are horrible.
(c) Things could be better.
(d) Things are going well.

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

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