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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV - Under Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the two-person watches at the beginning of the ocean voyages, who is Sophie on duty with?
(a) Uncle Dock.
(b) Uncle Stew.
(c) Cody.
(d) Uncle Mo.

2. What does Cody catch his father juggling, as the group starts out to sea?
(a) Pears.
(b) Oranges.
(c) Apples.
(d) Mangoes.

3. Why does Uncle Stew order Cody to turn off the electrics?
(a) So they don't interfere with other ships.
(b) To lessen the danger from water that sloshes on deck.
(c) So they don't attract lightning.
(d) To save on power.

4. Who does Sophie overhear talking about Uncle Stew losing his job?
(a) Uncle Stew and Uncle Dock.
(b) Brian and Uncle Dock.
(c) Uncle Stew and Uncle Mo.
(d) Brian and Uncle Mo.

5. What does Uncle Stew call Sophie?
(a) The leftover.
(b) The orphan.
(c) The outsider.
(d) The tag-along.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the storm, what kind of music does Sophie imagine should be playing?

2. How long has Sophie been living with her adopted parents?

3. In the story Sophie tells, what does Bompie use to try to cross the Ohio River?

4. What purpose do end knots serve?

5. What does Uncle Dock call the boat?

(see the answer key)

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