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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapters 3 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does Tom light up the lighthouse on his first night at Janus Rock?
(a) 4:49 p.m.
(b) 7:21 p.m.
(c) 5:09 p.m.
(d) 6:15 p.m.

2. On what day of the week does Tom hoist the ensign at Janus Rock?
(a) On Thursdays.
(b) On Sundays.
(c) On Saturdays.
(d) On Fridays.

3. What plant has Isabel just planted by a grave in the Prologue?
(a) An almond tree.
(b) A rosebush.
(c) A rosemary bush.
(d) A cactus.

4. How old does Isabel claim to be when Tom visits her family's home for the first time in Part One: Chapter 5?
(a) 22.
(b) 19.
(c) 17.
(d) 16.

5. Why did Trimble Docherty commit suicide?
(a) Grief after his wife died.
(b) Guilt from a long-ago murder.
(c) Grief after his mother.
(d) He was crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long is Tom initially signed up as a temporary lighthouse keeper at Janus Rock?

2. Where does Tom learn the basics of lighthouse keeping at his first relief posting in Part One: Chapter 1?

3. What is the name of the store boat for all the light stations along the coast near Point Partageuse?

4. How much money is in Tom's bank account, according to the notice he receives in Part One: Chapter 4?

5. Who is described in Part One: Chapter 2 as the town butcher in Point Partageuse?

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