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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 Sophie's story, what does Bompie do to the pastor during the baptism?
(a) He bites the pastor.
(b) He punches the pastor.
(c) He mocks the pastor.
(d) He dunks the pastor.

2. Who or what calls to the narrator at the beginning of the novel?
(a) The wind.
(b) The sea.
(c) A friend.
(d) Her aunt.

3. How old is Sophie?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Thirteen.

4. Why did some people object to the narrator sailing?
(a) They said she was too aloof.
(b) They said she was too young.
(c) They said she was too inexperienced.
(d) They said she was too clumsy.

5. What does Uncle Dock call the competitiveness among boat owners in Martha's Vineyard?
(a) Boat attitude.
(b) Boat bombast.
(c) Boat envy.
(d) Boat boxing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie think of Brian's lecture on points of sail?

2. How does Sophie's mom say that Bompie remembers his stories?

3. What do Brian and Sophie notice about the dolphins?

4. What does Sophie's father say about her trip?

5. Aside from Sophie, how many people are going on the sailing trip across the ocean?

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