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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 repair a sail.
(c) Told them to leave the Harbor as soon as they could.
(d) Taught them how to use a compass.

2. What kinds of things did Passion Flower carry back to Muddy Hole from St. Shotts?
(a) Food, fittings, and a case of rum.
(b) Nails, hammers, lumber, and saws.
(c) Rope, an anchor, and food.
(d) Portlights, bronze, and brass fittings.

3. What did Mowat's father buy at an auction when Mowat was a child?
(a) A tractor and other farm equipment.
(b) A Quick Bake cast iron oven for their kitchen.
(c) Antique furniture for their home.
(d) Bees and bee keeping equipment.

4. What did Mike and Mowat find as they were out in open waters heading to Lemaline Head?
(a) A school of dolphins.
(b) Another schooner just like Mowat's.
(c) An immense shark.
(d) Three sharks circling the boat.

5. What was the major crop on the Southern Shore of Newfoundland?
(a) Carrots.
(b) Onions.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Beets.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away from Trepassey Harbor was the Happy Adventure's new destination?

2. Where did Mowat attend an auction as an adult?

3. What is screech?

4. What did Jack believe was the major problem the men faced in repairing the boat?

5. Who was Jennie Barnes?

(see the answer key)

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