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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Carl's hair turn white?
(a) He was frightened by a moose.
(b) All his family went white in their thirties.
(c) He was terrified by the ghosts of nineteenth century sealers.
(d) He had a close encounter with a giant squid or octopus.

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

3. Why is it claimed that biologists have visited the Tough Baby?
(a) To view the numerous carvings of animals and birds that decorate it.
(b) To inspect a new species of squid.
(c) To collect the rare marine specimens collected.
(d) To use the boat as a base for tagging Minke whales.

4. What creature does Quoyle see when he is clearing trash?
(a) A Southern Right whale.
(b) A moose.
(c) A Minke whale.
(d) An albatross.

5. About what does Quoyle not believe a word?
(a) His aunt's stories about the green house.
(b) Bunny's reported prowess as a sailor.
(c) The gossip concening Wavey.
(d) The gossip concening the interesting boat.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the Back Buddy for?

4. What maritime connections does Quoyle have?

5. What is a synonym for 'mortification'?

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