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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Happy Adventure finally stop in Trepassey Harbor?
(a) At the local bar.
(b) Next to the fish plant.
(c) On the steep rocks.
(d) Just outside of the main dock.

2. How did the Happy Adventure leave harbor on her first voyage?
(a) Backwards under full sail.
(b) She did not; she crashed into rocks.
(c) Smoothly with sails unfurled.
(d) With both sails and engine pushing her forward.

3. What kind of car did Jack rent in St John's to drive to Muddy Hole?
(a) A red Continental.
(b) A red Hummer.
(c) A red jeep.
(d) A red covertible.

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

5. How long did the men work on the Happy Adventure in Trepassey?
(a) Over a month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) About a week.
(d) Just a few days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What overtook the men and their ship before reaching Trepassey Harbor?

2. What last thing did the old skipper do for Mowat and Jack before leaving the Harbor?

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

4. What did Mowat say was "by guess and by God?"

5. Who is Jack McClelland?

(see the answer key)

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