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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of things did Mowat have done to the Happy Adventure while they were in Spoon Cove?
(a) Fresh paint and fresh rations.
(b) A total cleaning both exterior and interior and fresh paint.
(c) Fresh paint and new anchors.
(d) A total cleaning and a new bullgine.

2. What was considered one of the toughest woods in the world?
(a) Newfoundland yellow oak.
(b) Newfoundland black spruce.
(c) Newfoundland fir pine.
(d) Newfoundland birch.

3. Where did the crew decide to sail the boat after her christening?
(a) To Miquelon.
(b) To Moscovia.
(c) To Milan.
(d) To Marinetta.

4. What happened when Mowat and Mike returned to the Happy Adventure after their celebration?
(a) They fell into the water.
(b) They were robbed on the wharf.
(c) They could not find the boat.
(d) They forgot where they had left the boat.

5. When did Claire arrive in St Pierre?
(a) In later June.
(b) At the end of September.
(c) In early May.
(d) In the last week of July.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the three rules of rum in Newfoundland?

2. Why did the Happy Adventure become a Basque ship while moored at St. Pierre?

3. When Mowat arrived in St Pierre, who did he find waiting for him.

4. At the rate of their travel, how long did Mowat figure it would take the men to reach the Caribbean?

5. What was the original name for Mowat and Jack's boat?

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