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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Wavey notice in Archie Sparks' yard?
(a) A fishing net hung to dry.
(b) A wooden paddle set against the fence.
(c) A wooden poodle, painted blue.
(d) A new clothesline.

3. Who is Alvin's niece?
(a) Petal.
(b) Agnis.
(c) Beety.
(d) Wavey.

4. Which people are described as wild, inbred half-wits and murderers?
(a) The Buggits.
(b) The Hamms.
(c) The Cards.
(d) The Quoyles.

5. Whose ancestor resorted to cannibalism?
(a) Warren's.
(b) Billy Pretty's.
(c) Jack Buggit's.
(d) Nutbeam's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fell from the latch as Quoyle exited?

2. What season is best for boat-building?

3. Why is Gaze Island important to Billy?

4. Which animal are Newfoundlanders fond of?

5. What is part of the managing editor's job?

(see the answer key)

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