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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How big is the iceberg Quoyle sees?
(a) As big as a bowling alley.
(b) As big as a bingo hall.
(c) As big as a ship.
(d) As big as a house.

3. Which character works in the school library twice a week?
(a) Wavey.
(b) Mavis.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Dennis.

4. What's wrong with Marty's writing?
(a) She makes the letter 's' backwards.
(b) She writes the letter 't' upside down.
(c) It looks like a chicken scratching.
(d) She writes the letter 'd' backwards.

5. What used to cause thousands of wrecks per year?
(a) Over-fishing.
(b) The Quoyles.
(c) Overloading.
(d) Storms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a clove hitch?

2. About what does Quoyle not believe a word?

3. Which animal are Newfoundlanders fond of?

4. Where was the packet of money posted?

5. Why did Mr Nightingale cancel his classified ad?

(see the answer key)

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