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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Moulton boys catch while fishing in the pond beyond the harbor?
(a) Well-fed cod.
(b) Conch.
(c) Mackerel.
(d) Speckled trout.

2. How does a helmsman push the tiller to steer the boat?
(a) To the left to turn left.
(b) To the right to turn right.
(c) In the opposite direction he wants to go.
(d) In the same direction he wants to go.

3. Where did Mowat and Claire leave Itchy for the winter?
(a) Muddy Hole.
(b) St Pierre.
(c) Cape Breton.
(d) Milltown.

4. Where did Jack hid his rum bottles?
(a) In the lazaret.
(b) Under a pile of clothes in his bunk.
(c) Under a pile of rags in the engine room.
(d) In a chest in the corner of the engine room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first person to speak to Mowat and Jack at Burin Inlet?

2. What news did Jack hear when he went below to listen to the weather report?

3. What was the new name given to the Happy Adventure?

4. What does barking do to the fish nets?

5. Why did Mowat and Jack decide they had to reach Little Burin Island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Oregon? How did Theo help save the Oregon?

2. What was the Happy Adventure's new name after her christening? What did Mowat and Mike decide to call her for short? Why?

3. When sailing aboard the Happy Adventure toward their chosen destination, who did Mowat and Jack meet in St Mary's Bay, and what did they learn at that moment?

4. Who attended the private christening ceremony of the Happy Adventure? What happened at the ceremony that was of interest?

5. On their way to St. Pierre, what sea creatures did Mowat and Donovan encounter? What large sea creature did the men think might capsize their boat? What was it, actually?

6. Chapter 16 is titled "The Game Is Played." What was the game? Who played the game?

7. How long did it take to repair the Itchy? From where did the money come to make the repairs? What new name did Mowat give the boat?

8. What surprise did Mowat and Mike find when they retired below the ship to sleep? Who had given the men this surprise, and what did Mowat do with the gift?

9. Why did Mowat finally give up his plan to sail the Atlantic?

10. After finding safe harbor for the night, who did Mowat and McClelland meet when they woke in the morning? What did the their unexpected visitor offer the two men?

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