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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. What is used to lift the boat into the water?
(a) Good, old-fashioned muscle.
(b) A system of pulleys.
(c) A crane.
(d) A special dolly.

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

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

4. What does Brian plan to do, after Cody and Sophie get back from Wood Island?
(a) He plans a chart of what each person is doing each day.
(b) He plans an emergency rescue system in case someone is lost at sea.
(c) He plans a schedule of visits to Wood Island.
(d) He plans a buddy system so no one goes off alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who writes down all the things that need to be fixed on the boat on a clipboard?

3. What does Sophie want to fix on the boat?

4. What does Cody find and give to Sophie?

5. Who gave Sophie her journal?

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