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

2. 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.

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

4. What does Sophie say when Cody asks what happened to her parents?
(a) Nothing, that they're in Kentucky.
(b) That she doesn't remember.
(c) She pretends she doesn't hear him.
(d) That she doesn't want to talk about it.

5. How long does Uncle Dock estimate that the whole trip will take?
(a) Ten to twelve weeks.
(b) Six to eight weeks.
(c) Fifteen to sixteen weeks.
(d) Three to four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Brian ask Cody?

2. How does the narrator describe sailing?

3. How old is Sophie?

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

5. In Sophie's story, why doesn't Bompie get along with the pastor?

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