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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What fell from the latch as Quoyle exited?
(a) A length of knotted twine.
(b) Some green twine.
(c) The handle
(d) Some seaweed.

3. What is The Gammy Bird?
(a) A species of gannet.
(b) The name of a newspaper.
(c) The name of a motel.
(d) The name of a boat.

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

5. In what way does Quoyle benefit from Petal's death?
(a) He has Petal's insurance money and a house in Florida.
(b) He gets to keep the car.
(c) Her insurance money makes him a millionaire.
(d) He has sole care of the children and he has Petal's insurance money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wavey notice in Archie Sparks' yard?

2. What was unusual about the Net-Man?

3. Where is the Melvilles' home?

4. What happened at Perdition Cove?

5. Which of Quoyle's jobs are listed on the first page of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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