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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II - Shakedown.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Sophie's friends react to her explaining about her relationship with the sea?
(a) They are interested and want to know more.
(b) They don't understand.
(c) They are jealous.
(d) They get very excited and want to learn to sail.

3. How does the narrator describe sailing?
(a) Like being inside a painting.
(b) Like flying over the water.
(c) Like floating in nothingness.
(d) Like riding a wild beast.

4. What temperature is it most days, while Sophie and her relatives are working on the boat?
(a) Seventy-five.
(b) Ninety-five.
(c) Sixty-five.
(d) Eighty-five.

5. What does Sophie's father say about her trip?
(a) That he is afraid for what might happen to her.
(b) That it's something she just has to do.
(c) That he doesn't understand why she has to go.
(d) That he wishes he could go, too.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Dock plan to teach the others on the journey?

2. What does Uncle Mo do most of the time while the group is working on the boat?

3. What is used to lift the boat into the water?

4. Where did Sophie and her family live previously?

5. What does Uncle Dock call the wind?

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