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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After casting about lost in fog and darkness, what did Mowat and Jack finally hear?
(a) "Ahoy there!"
(b) A foghorn.
(c) "Watch out!"
(d) Music from a shore.

2. Why did the Happy Adventure become a Basque ship while moored at St. Pierre?
(a) Because Mowat and Mike liked the colorful flags of the Basque mercantile marine.
(b) Because Mowat sold the boat to Theo when he was drunk one night.`
(c) Because Mowat had no official Newfoundland papers for the ship.
(d) Because the chef was confused and thought it was a Basque ship.

3. What color was the boat Mowat purchased from the Hallohans?
(a) A deep black.
(b) White.
(c) Blue and white.
(d) A vile color green.

4. What did Mike say when he emerged form the freezing cold water in the harbor?
(a) "Wouldn't that be a poor boat to sail in?"
(b) "Wouldn't that be great in the summer?"
(c) "Wouldn't that be a silly boat for this schooner?"
(d) "Wouldn't that be a fine rig for swimmin' in the rain?"

5. What was one important thing the Itchy lacked?
(a) Toilet facilties.
(b) A kitchen.
(c) A two way radio.
(d) A water pump.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Mowat and Mike meet the Manuel brothers?

3. How many days did it take Mowat to arrive in St. John's?

4. What is screech?

5. What did Enos always do at times of stress?

(see the answer key)

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