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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What job did Quoyle's father have?
(a) Clothing buyer for Wal-Mart.
(b) Hardware buyer at Macy's.
(c) Produce manager in a supermarket.
(d) Hardware manager in a supermarket.

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

4. In what way is a nip important to a knot?
(a) The security of the knot depends upon it.
(b) It must not be undone first.
(c) It must be in strict ratio to the tuck.
(d) The finished look of the knot depends on it.

5. Which character 'sleeps as quiet as an eggbeater'?
(a) Warren.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Agnis.
(d) Quoyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man in the dory doing?

2. Who was Quoyle's favorite child?

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

4. Who is responsible for the Home News Page?

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

(see the answer key)

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