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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city did Quoyle and Partridge meet?
(a) New York.
(b) Toronto.
(c) Boston.
(d) Philadelphia.

2. What is the distinctive feature of the Quoyle house?
(a) An odd roof-line.
(b) A window flanked by two smaller ones.
(c) It's painted bright green.
(d) The carving on the gables.

3. Who is responsible for the Home News Page?
(a) Tom Pretty.
(b) Cyrus Nutbeam.
(c) Billy Pretty.
(d) Partridge.

4. For how many years was Quoyle married to Petal?
(a) Seven and a half.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

5. Petal tells Mrs Moosup she will leave the little girls in . . .
(a) Connecticut
(b) Moose Lake
(c) Killick-Claw
(d) Florida

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Quoyle get the list of ships?

2. What job did Quoyle's father have?

3. What damage did The Polar Grinder sustain in the terrible storm?

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

5. What is the subject of the story Quoyle tells his daughters?

(see the answer key)

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