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

2. How many brothers and sisters does Frank's father have?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

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

4. In the story Sophie tells, what does Bompie use to try to cross the Ohio River?
(a) A fallen tree.
(b) A train track.
(c) A freeway bridge.
(d) An electrical wire.

5. What does Uncle Dock plan to teach the others on the journey?
(a) How to navigate by the stars.
(b) How to read the weather.
(c) How to read charts.
(d) How to fly fish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Uncle Dock call the competitiveness among boat owners in Martha's Vineyard?

3. How many people can sleep on the boat?

4. What does Cody call the two girls he sees walking down the beach toward him?

5. What does Sophie say when Uncle Stew asks if she's scared?

(see the answer key)

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