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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What novel provides the inspiration for Borogrove, Nutbeem's boat?
(a) The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
(b) Alice in Wonderland.
(c) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
(d) The Daughter of Time.

2. Identify the type of figurative language used in: 'sunset like a flock of birds on fire'.
(a) This is personification.
(b) This is a metaphor.
(c) This is a simile.
(d) This is metonymy.

3. What happens when Quoyle slows his boat down quickly?
(a) Water comes in over the transom at the stern.
(b) It rolls alarmingly.
(c) It capsizes.
(d) The engine stalls.

4. Which character works in the school library twice a week?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Dennis.
(c) Mavis.
(d) Wavey.

5. Who was Quoyle's favorite child?
(a) Quoyle.
(b) Dick.
(c) Petal.
(d) Jane.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Quoyle and Partridge meet?

2. What is Quoyle doing when Mr Shovel calls him?

3. How does the reader know Aunt Agnis doesn't like vinyl cladding?

4. What function did Misky Bay fulfill during the war?

5. Why does Petal telephone Quoyle from Montgomery?

(see the answer key)

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