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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) On the steep rocks.
(b) At the local bar.
(c) Just outside of the main dock.
(d) Next to the fish plant.

2. What are a ship's trials?
(a) The problems that arrise during the sail.
(b) The anchor.
(c) The first tentative voyage.
(d) The moorings.

3. What were the sails on Mowat's ship made of?
(a) Nylon and rope.
(b) 8 gauge canvas.
(c) Nylon and plastic cable.
(d) 14 gauge canvas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jack McClelland not arrive in St. John's by plane as he had planned?

2. What was the major crop on the Southern Shore of Newfoundland?

3. What did Jack and Mowat decide to do with the bottles of open rum?

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

5. How old was Howard Morry?

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