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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. Why does Sophie think Cody is a good teacher?
(a) He uses pictures to help teach.
(b) He makes funny jokes.
(c) He teaches them a song to help them learn.
(d) His lesson starts simply and gets more complicated.

2. What is the hardest part of killing and cleaning a bluefish for Sophie?
(a) Breaking the spine.
(b) Filleting the fish.
(c) Hauling in the fish.
(d) Bludgeoning the fish.

3. How does Sophie combat her uncles' objections to her going on the trip?
(a) She shows her knowledge of sailing.
(b) She shows how she can do hard work.
(c) She accuses them of being sexist.
(d) She shows her trophies and medals.

4. What does Stew say Claire thought of him and his brothers when she was young?
(a) That they were aloof and mysterious.
(b) That they were idyllic heroes.
(c) That they were plain and childish.
(d) That they were snotty and disgusting.

5. What does Sophie throw out over the water, after Brian makes a comment about Sophie's mother?
(a) A watch.
(b) A locket.
(c) A rock.
(d) A shell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Stew call six to eight foot waves?

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

3. Which of the following is not one of the sides of Sophie?

4. Where do Cody and Sophie go, while Uncle Dock is tinkering with the electrics?

5. Who does Sophie overhear talking about Uncle Stew losing his job?

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