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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section III - The Island.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does most of the cooking and cleaning on the ship?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Cody.
(c) Uncle Dock.
(d) Brian.

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

3. How many bluefish does the sailing catch on the sail toward Martha's Vineyard?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Seven.

4. In Sophie's story, what does Bompie's mother give him?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A book.
(c) An empty box.
(d) An apple pie.

5. Which of the following is not one of the sides of Sophie?
(a) Dreamy and romantic.
(b) Absentminded and careless.
(c) Logical and down-to-earth.
(d) Hardheaded and impulsive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people can sleep on the boat?

2. How does the narrator describe sailing?

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

4. What is Cody always doing while he works?

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

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