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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mowat see had happened to the stern of the Itchy over the winter?
(a) It was totally missing from the ship.
(b) It was painted dark black.
(c) It appeared to be partially chewed off.
(d) It was painted bright yellow.

2. What news did Jack hear when he went below to listen to the weather report?
(a) The weather was perfect for sailing on.
(b) A typhoon was headed to Newfoundland.
(c) A tropical storm warning had been issued.
(d) Winds were to die down to two knots.

3. Who did Mowat say Theo resembled?
(a) Churchill and Rommell.
(b) Roosevelt and Rommell.
(c) Truman and Roosevelt.
(d) Churchill and Roosevelt.

4. What was unusual about the bunks Enos built in the boat?
(a) They were comfortable.
(b) They were slanted and splintery.
(c) They were slanted and soft.
(d) They were hard and short.

5. What ship did Jack and Mowat name their boat after?
(a) Peter Easton's ship.
(b) The Halloran brother's ship.
(c) The Queen Mary.
(d) A toy ship Jack once had as a child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one important thing the Itchy lacked?

2. What is a radar detector Mowat needed for his boat?

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

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

5. Where did Jack hid his rum bottles?

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