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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the end, what does Quoyle learn?
(a) To discipline Bunny and Sunshine.
(b) That he's actually a good journalist.
(c) To manage a boat.
(d) That love doesn't have to be associated with pain and misery.

2. What is the outcome of the conflict over the piece on oil tankers?
(a) Tert Card is suspended.
(b) Jack Buggit rules in Quoyle's favor.
(c) Tert Card gets a pay rise.
(d) Jack Buggit suspends Quoyle.

3. Who is the sled dog driver of the Chapter 39 heading?
(a) Cousin Nolan.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Quoyle.
(d) Jack London.

4. What does Wavey wear for the trip to St John's?
(a) A Chanel suit in maroon with sky blue piping.
(b) A maroon suit in boiled wool.
(c) A Chanel suit in golden brown.
(d) A maroon serge suit.

5. What was the vehicle used by the masked attacker?
(a) A blue Yamaha snowmobile.
(b) A yellow snow taxi.
(c) A silver Yamaha snowmobile.
(d) A blue Yamaha motor scooter.

6. What is special about Wavey's Christmas gift to Quoyle?
(a) She had it made in New York.
(b) She knitted it herself.
(c) She sent to a New York museum shop for it.
(d) She had Agnis sew it as a surprise.

7. What is Quoyle very surprised to see?
(a) A baby seal in Bunny's room.
(b) Bunny and Sunshine drawing broccoli trees.
(c) A sled dog on the front step.
(d) A husky puppy in Bunny's room.

8. What is Billy Pretty's attitude to travel?
(a) He says he is past the age of interest.
(b) He says it is only a passing interest.
(c) He says he wants to see the sun set in Florida.
(d) He says he might be old, but he is not too old to get on a plane.

9. What prompts Quoyle to make another vow to lose weight?
(a) His doctor.
(b) His need to impress Wavey.
(c) His corduroy trousers are tight.
(d) His boss.

10. Who humiliated Herry Prowse?
(a) The school principal.
(b) Mrs Lumbull.
(c) Hetty Pretty.
(d) Bunny.

11. What makes the departing guests uneasy?
(a) The heavy snowfall.
(b) Strange blue and red lights in the sky.
(c) The possible effects of the coming storm.
(d) The white dogs.

12. What happened to the old lighthouse?
(a) It was blown up by Quebec separatists.
(b) It fell into the sea.
(c) It was burnt down.
(d) It was smashed by a tsunami.

13. What is another word for the former sailor hairstyle called 'queues'?
(a) Pigtails.
(b) Crew cuts.
(c) Duck-tails.
(d) Pompadours.

14. What is the audience reaction when Sunshine calls out to Bunny and Marty?
(a) There is no reaction and Quoyle is embarrassed.
(b) There are sounds of annoyance.
(c) People loudly shush the child.
(d) There is a ripple of laughter.

15. For Quoyle and his family, what problem does winter bring?
(a) Heavy snow could cover the car.
(b) The road will be closed by snowfalls.
(c) The central heating bill will be massive.
(d) The road will be slippery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What song does Yark half-sing?

2. What do Quoyle and Bunny think about going back to New York?

3. What does Wavey wonder about?

4. Who used skin boats?

5. Who is poor at keeping secrets?

(see the answer keys)

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