The Shipping News Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Shipping News Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Billy Pretty's attitude to travel?
(a) He says he is past the age of interest.
(b) He says it is only a passing interest.
(c) He says he wants to see the sun set in Florida.
(d) He says he might be old, but he is not too old to get on a plane.

2. What experience does Tert Card say makes one 'cry with pleasure'?
(a) Taking off from Misky Bay.
(b) Getting through the winter.
(c) Drinking fresh orange juice.
(d) Arriving in Florida.

3. What does Herry perform?
(a) A hornpipe.
(b) A bagpipe piece.
(c) A piano accordian piece.
(d) A specially prepared song.

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

5. What is The Gammy Bird?
(a) The name of a motel.
(b) A species of gannet.
(c) The name of a newspaper.
(d) The name of a boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. After whom did the aunt name her dog?

2. Who does Sunshine call 'that yucky man'?

3. How does Agnis describe berrying?

4. Who is responsible for the Home News Page?

5. Identify the type of figurative language used in: 'sunset like a flock of birds on fire'.

(see the answer key)

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