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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mowat and Jack decide they had to reach Little Burin Island?
(a) It had started to rain heavily, and the boat took in water.
(b) The boat was leaking, and the storm was coming.
(c) They were both hungry and tired of sailing for the day.
(d) The fog had lifted, and they could find their way.

2. What last thing did the old skipper do for Mowat and Jack before leaving the Harbor?
(a) Taught them how to repair a sail.
(b) Taught them how to use a compass.
(c) Told them to leave the Harbor as soon as they could.
(d) Told them the story of the Harbor.

3. What did Mowat refer to as the most salient quality of Newfoundlanders?
(a) Optimism.
(b) Realism.
(c) Pessimism.
(d) Delusion.

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

5. What was the last name of many of the young boys who wanted to help Mowat with the Happy Adventure?
(a) Marlon.
(b) Martin.
(c) Moulton.
(d) Mousse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are fish flakes?

3. What came special delivery to Mowat and Jack as they worked on their broken boat engine?

4. What was the St. Eugene?

5. Where did the Happy Adventure finally stop in Trepassey Harbor?

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