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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What novel provides the inspiration for Borogrove, Nutbeem's boat?
(a) Alice in Wonderland.
(b) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
(c) The Daughter of Time.
(d) The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

2. Why is it claimed that biologists have visited the Tough Baby?
(a) To use the boat as a base for tagging Minke whales.
(b) To inspect a new species of squid.
(c) To view the numerous carvings of animals and birds that decorate it.
(d) To collect the rare marine specimens collected.

3. What happened at Perdition Cove?
(a) There was a specacular car wreck.
(b) A boat sank.
(c) A shop caught fire.
(d) A boat blew up.

4. What can be 'injurious as well as beneficial'?
(a) Falling in love with a mysterious person.
(b) Cod-fishing on the Grand Banks.
(c) Researching and writing news stories.
(d) The mysterious power of knots.

5. Who is Bunny's best friend?
(a) Marty.
(b) Sunshine.
(c) Herry.
(d) Beety.

Short Answer Questions

1. After whom did the aunt name her dog?

2. About what does Quoyle not believe a word?

3. What is the alternative name for Gaze Island?

4. What problem did the newsprint carrier have?

5. Who is responsible for the Home News Page?

(see the answer key)

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