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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 trophies and medals.
(d) She shows her knowledge of sailing.

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

3. Which of the following is not one of the "lands" Sophie is usually in?
(a) Mule-land.
(b) Dreamland.
(c) Lala-land.
(d) Earthland.

4. When is the expedition planning to set sail?
(a) The last week in June.
(b) The first week in July.
(c) The last week in July.
(d) The first week in June.

5. Why did Sophie's family move?
(a) Sophie's father inherited a house.
(b) Sophie's mother got a new job.
(c) Sophie's father wanted to be near his family.
(d) Sophie's mother missed the Kentucky mountains.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does one of Sophie's friends complain being on a boat would be like?

3. What does Uncle Stew call Sophie?

4. What does Uncle Stew say when Brian asks what happened to Sophie's real parents?

5. How many people can sleep on the boat?

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