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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe May's behavior toward Dick?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Pleasant.

2. Dick asks Parker if he had sex with Marie because _________________________.
(a) He loves her.
(b) She came on to him.
(c) He was bored.
(d) Schuyler was too greedy in the drug deal.

3. Who hails Dick from another boat?
(a) The Coast Guard.
(b) Captain Texeira.
(c) Joxer.
(d) Parker.

4. How does Elsie leave Dick?
(a) In a Jeep.
(b) In an old station wagon.
(c) In an Explorer.
(d) In a dingy.

5. How much money did Elsie borrow from her brother-in-law for Dick?
(a) $11,000.
(b) $1,500.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $1,000.

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

7. Who is the Vietnamese man that Parker brings on the trip?
(a) Nguyen.
(b) Tran.
(c) Huu.
(d) Le.

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

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

10. Where does Dick feel the happiest he can remember?
(a) On board Spartina.
(b) Playing ball with his sons.
(c) Talking with May.
(d) In Elsie's arms.

11. Who comes to Dick's home in Chapter 41?
(a) Parker.
(b) Elsie.
(c) Keith.
(d) Joxer.

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

13. What is the program Dick watches at The Neptune?
(a) Law and Order.
(b) The World Series.
(c) Dog the Bounty Hunter.
(d) Schuyler's documentary.

14. What does Dick regret on the day after the hurricane?
(a) Doing business with Joxer.
(b) Borrowing money from Miss Perry.
(c) Having an affair with Elsie.
(d) Putting his boat before his family.

15. Which of the following is NOT true as Chapter 46 begins?
(a) Dick and his family are having a pleasant winter.
(b) Elsie calls May to tell her about her affair with Dick.
(c) Dick and his family are staying at Eddie's.
(d) The first months of winter are profitable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dick considering telling May?

2. Who does Dick call after he learns that a hurricane is on its way?

3. What does May do after Dick tells her about the baby?

4. What does Dick think will be the end of his bad mood?

5. Who does May tell Dick has called him?

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