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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Quoyle think he might have to take Wavey to the prairies?
(a) The climate might be better for her.
(b) So she will be far from memories of her husband's death.
(c) He'd like to try farming.
(d) So that Herry can go to a special school.

4. What prompts Quoyle to make another vow to lose weight?
(a) His corduroy trousers are tight.
(b) His boss.
(c) His need to impress Wavey.
(d) His doctor.

5. Where was the packet of money posted?
(a) Melbourne.
(b) Montreal.
(c) Macau.
(d) Morocco.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Agnis' mother die?

2. Why did the party guests sink Nutbeem's boat?

3. What injuries did Dennis sustain during the storm crisis on The Polar Grinder?

4. What country was Myanmar formerly known as?

5. What fell from the latch as Quoyle exited?

(see the answer key)

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