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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV - Under Way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his story about Rosalie, what does Uncle Dock trade for a boat rental?
(a) His bicycle.
(b) His tackle box.
(c) His fishing rod.
(d) His camera.

2. In Sophie's story, what does Bompie do to the pastor during the baptism?
(a) He bites the pastor.
(b) He mocks the pastor.
(c) He dunks the pastor.
(d) He punches the pastor.

3. How does Sophie feel about climbing all the way up to the bosun's chair?
(a) She is willing to climb up, but doesn't really care.
(b) She is excited to climb up.
(c) She is frightened to climb up.
(d) She doesn't let anyone know how she feels about it.

4. What is the hardest part of killing and cleaning a bluefish for Sophie?
(a) Filleting the fish.
(b) Hauling in the fish.
(c) Breaking the spine.
(d) Bludgeoning the fish.

5. Why does Uncle Stew order Cody to turn off the electrics?
(a) To save on power.
(b) So they don't attract lightning.
(c) To lessen the danger from water that sloshes on deck.
(d) So they don't interfere with other ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Cody give the black bird that visits the boat?

2. What does Stew say Claire thought of him and his brothers when she was young?

3. How many brothers and sisters does Frank's father have?

4. What temperature is it most days, while Sophie and her relatives are working on the boat?

5. Why did some people object to the narrator sailing?

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