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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. How does Bompie act when Sophie' mother calls him?
(a) He is elated and very talkative.
(b) He doesn't seem to know who she is at first.
(c) He is depressed and reflective.
(d) He acts distracted, like something else is taking his attention.

2. What does Sophie wonder about Cody?
(a) If he has had a girlfriend.
(b) If he has any brains.
(c) How he stands his father.
(d) How he feels about her.

3. What insult do Cody and Brian call each other after the baptism celebration?
(a) No-good no-nothing know-it-all.
(b) Sour pus.
(c) Ignoramus stupid-head.
(d) Knuckleheaded doofus.

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

5. What one thing does Sophie like about moving?
(a) Being able to start over from scratch.
(b) Seeing a new part of the country.
(c) Decorating a new room.
(d) Meeting new friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the story Sophie tells, what does Bompie tell himself while he rushes to get to the other side of the river?

3. Where did Joey find the boat he fixed up?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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