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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promise did John Smallwood make to his people when he took office?
(a) "You will never have to worry again."
(b) "You will all get new fishing vessels."
(c) "You will never have to fish again."
(d) "You will never have to work again."

2. What was the original name for Mowat and Jack's boat?
(a) The Hallohans never gave the boat a name.
(b) The Nancy Ann.
(c) The Ever Ready.
(d) The name was lost in the records of the ship.

3. What do the people living near Bay d'Espoir call the bay?
(a) Bay of Hope.
(b) Bay of Tears.
(c) Bay Despair.
(d) Bay Crystal.

4. Who did Mowat hire to watch Itchy for the winter months?
(a) Theo, Paulo, and Martin.
(b) Mike, Paulo, and Pablo.
(c) Theo and Mike.
(d) Theo, Pablo, and Ranger.

5. What was the original name given to Ferryland?
(a) Feriland.
(b) Fairyland.
(c) Farillon.
(d) Fervilan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cargo did Itchy take aboard in Miquelon?

2. What was unusual about the bunks Enos built in the boat?

3. What did Mowat see had happened to the stern of the Itchy over the winter?

4. What ship did Mowat dream he was sailing?

5. Who did Mowat think was an excellent choice for the pilot of their ship?

(see the answer key)

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