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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What country was Myanmar formerly known as?
(a) Bhutan.
(b) Terra del Fuego.
(c) Ceylon.
(d) Burma.

3. What large assignment has Agnis negotiated?
(a) To refit the captain's cabin on the Rome.
(b) To refit the damaged ship Rome.
(c) To do upholstery work in the damaged ship Rome.
(d) To provide cushions for the QE2.

4. Why does Tert Card wear knot charms?
(a) Against gout.
(b) Against canker sores.
(c) Against vampires.
(d) Against the evil eye.

5. For what reason is Quoyle called to St John's?
(a) To witness Agnis Hamm's Will.
(b) To sign papers committing his distant cousin.
(c) To report on unusual shipping movements.
(d) To sign papers on behalf of Agnis Hamm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another word for the former sailor hairstyle called 'queues'?

2. How does Quoyle feel about middle age?

3. Who is poor at keeping secrets?

4. What are the men arguing about during breakfast?

5. Where did Bunny find the string?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what sense is the new boat symbolic?

2. Comment on the news stories the men discuss on that cold November morning.

3. What is important about Quoyle's encounter with Cousin Nolan?

4. Comment on the destruction of the green house on the point.

5. In what way does Quoyle fail Nutbeem?

6. In what shape is the local Newfoundland economy?

7. What conclusions can be drawn about the origin of the money Agnis receives?

8. What behaviors show the reader how the relationship between Quoyle and Wavey is developing?

9. Contrast the growing relationship between Quoyle and Wavey with that each experienced with their previous partners.

10. From the description of it in this chapter, is it possible Quoyle would enjoy living in Nutbeem's trailer?

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