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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the Melvilles' home?
(a) Toronto.
(b) London.
(c) Killick-Claw.
(d) Long Island.

2. 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.

3. Why does Sunshine exclaim that it is 'a ladder house'?
(a) In the poor light, the widow panes look like ladders.
(b) The external fire escape looks like a ladder.
(c) There is a ladder to the attic.
(d) She sees the scaffolding all over it.

4. What is the man in the dory doing?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Inspecting whelk pots.
(c) Inspecting lobster pots.
(d) Diving for abolone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The shag is an alternative word for which bird?

2. In what city did Quoyle and Partridge meet?

3. What is The Gammy Bird?

4. What is the distinctive feature of the Quoyle house?

5. The bay's appearance on the map is shown as . . .

(see the answer key)

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