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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did the Moulton boys catch while fishing in the pond beyond the harbor?
2. What broke on the Happy Adventure as she continued to sail out into the ocean?
3. When the Happy Adventure sailed into the open waters, what happened to Mike?
4. How did holy water fly around the cabin of the Happy Adventure during the baptism?
5. What was Mike Donovan's job on the mainland?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who decided how the Happy Adventure was to be painted after her overhaul at Paulo's harbor? What colors were chosen for the boat? Who oversaw the painting of the boat?
2. Who attended the private christening ceremony of the Happy Adventure? What happened at the ceremony that was of interest?
3. What direction did the Happy Adventure insist on avoiding as Mowat sailed her for the years following the incident in St Pierre? What happened when he attempted to sail her in that direction? What became his cry as he realized the Happy Adventure had won the battle of directions?
4. When did Mike Donovan arrive to stay on the Happy Adventure? What was unusual about what Mike brought with him on the trip? What did he contribute?
5. Who was Blanche? What story did Paulo relate to Mowat about Blanche?
6. How did the people on the island celebrate the public christening of the ship?
7. 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?
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. 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?
10. What was the Oregon? How did Theo help save the Oregon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The only disdain and criticism Mowat displayed in his story was that for the wealthy yacht owners and motor boat drivers. There was a stark difference between the Mowat disdainful of the rich and Mowat enthralled by the natives. Discuss Mowat's opinions about the yacht and speed boat owners, why he felt the way he did, and what stories he told about dealing with them.
Essay Topic 2
In the first few chapters of The Boat Who Wouldn't Float, how did the author set the stage for the story that was to follow? What hints did he give the reader about himself and his adventure in Newfoundland with his boat? Why is this devise successful in this book?
Essay Topic 3
At one point in the story, the Happy Adventure lost her name and underwent a huge transformation. A christening was held for the boat in the town of St. Pierre. What caused these things to happen? Describe the circumstances, the people involved, and the event that was the climax of the story.
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