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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How big is the iceberg Quoyle sees?
(a) As big as a bowling alley.
(b) As big as a house.
(c) As big as a ship.
(d) As big as a bingo hall.

2. Who buys sea urchin roe?
(a) The Pacific Islands.
(b) The Japanese.
(c) The French.
(d) The Indonesians.

3. How does the reader know Aunt Agnis doesn't like vinyl cladding?
(a) She makes a Bronx cheer when it is mentioned.
(b) She says she wouldn't have it on her coffin.
(c) She says she wouldn't cross the road to buy it.
(d) She abuses the salesman.

4. Where is the Melvilles' home?
(a) Killick-Claw.
(b) Long Island.
(c) London.
(d) Toronto.

5. How old was the harbor-master when he first went to sea?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Sixteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What maritime connections does Quoyle have?

2. About what does Quoyle not believe a word?

3. What condition does Wavey's son suffer from?

4. After whom did the aunt name her dog?

5. What is the meaning of the word 'atavistic'?

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