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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the author of The Australian Mother's Manual of Efficient Child-Rearing?
(a) Dr. Samuel B. Griffiths.
(b) Dr. Len Bradshaw.
(c) Dr. Trimble Docherty.
(d) Dr. Neville Whittnish.

3. Who has been overseeing the lighthouse at Janus Rock for the interim when Tom arrives in Part One: Chapter 3?
(a) Ralph Addicott.
(b) Harry Garstone
(c) Bluey Smith.
(d) Neville Whittnish.

4. What is Tom's last name?
(a) Sherbourne.
(b) Potts.
(c) Graysmark.
(d) Roennfeldt.

5. What is Janus the god of?
(a) Fertility.
(b) Dogs.
(c) War.
(d) Doorways.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Tom when he finally tracked down his mother?

2. What did Tom give to Isabel as a wedding gift?

3. On what date does Part One of the novel begin?

4. On what day of the week does Tom hoist the ensign at Janus Rock?

5. At what time does Tom light up the lighthouse on his first night at Janus Rock?

(see the answer key)

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