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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Argentina and Paraguay refuse to play soccer in Peru?
(a) Because of an influenza epidemic.
(b) Because of poor pay.
(c) Because of a cholera epidemic.
(d) Because of political instability.

2. What injuries did Dennis sustain during the storm crisis on The Polar Grinder?
(a) Both legs were broken.
(b) Both arms were broken.
(c) He fractured his skull and right arm.
(d) His right arm and left leg were broken.

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

4. What experience does Tert Card say makes one 'cry with pleasure'?
(a) Drinking fresh orange juice.
(b) Getting through the winter.
(c) Taking off from Misky Bay.
(d) Arriving in Florida.

5. What evidence confirms to Agnis that she had seen a man close by?
(a) A smoldering cigarette butt.
(b) The smell of pomade and pipe tobacco.
(c) A dropped cigarette pack.
(d) Footprints of fishing boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what flag is the ship Rome registered?

2. When was Mavis Bangs first married?

3. What was unusual about the Net-Man?

4. How is Nutbeem's bathroom unusual?

5. For Quoyle and his family, what problem does winter bring?

(see the answer key)

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