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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mowat say was missing from the peaceful harbor scene in Muddy Hole?
(a) Enos's boathouse.
(b) The neighborhood bar.
(c) His repaired ship.
(d) One of the piers.

2. What was considered bad luck at the start of a voyage?
(a) Still waters.
(b) Farewells.
(c) Cloudy weather.
(d) Jumping fish.

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

4. What did Enos always do at times of stress?
(a) Cursed the sea.
(b) Prayed aloud.
(c) Whistled a sailor's tune.
(d) Took out his teeth.

5. Where did the men begin having troubles with the Happy Adventure?
(a) Near Cape Trepassey,
(b) Near Cape May.
(c) Near Cape St John.
(d) Near Cape Race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Southern Shore bummer?

2. Who was Jennie Barnes?

3. When was the engine aboard Mowat's boat built?

4. How much did Mowat pay for the boat he bought outside of Muddy Hole?

5. Who was Peter Easton?

(see the answer key)

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