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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new job will Tert Card have?
(a) Putting out a newsletter for oil rig suppliers.
(b) Chief sub-editor on The Washington Post.
(c) Editing the local newspaper in St John's.
(d) Editing a newsletter on Florida.

2. What gives Quoyle a headache?
(a) Rinsing calamari.
(b) The smell of paint.
(c) The steam in the kitchen.
(d) The smell of turned earth.

3. Why does Quoyle decide to take the boat to Killick-Claw?
(a) He thinks he can tow the corpse there.
(b) It is faster than driving.
(c) He needs to transport the corpse.
(d) The road is blocked.

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

5. What condition does Wavey's son suffer from?
(a) Huntington's chorea.
(b) Lupus.
(c) Autism.
(d) Down's Syndrome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Quoyle get to do the special column on The Shipping News?

2. When is the library open?

3. What season is best for boat-building?

4. What group does Reverend Stain belong to?

5. What novel provides the inspiration for Borogrove, Nutbeem's boat?

(see the answer key)

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