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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Titch tell Washington about how he and Erasmus treated Philip when they were young?
(a) They treated Philip with great care because they knew he was sensitive.
(b) They bullied and abused Philip.
(c) They treated Philip like royalty.
(d) They treated Philip just like a brother.

2. What is the title of Part III of the novel?
(a) Nova Scotia.
(b) This is the Time.
(c) Whaling Season.
(d) The Arctic.

3. Which worker particularly likes Tanna at the shop where they are buying the tanks for the aquarium?
(a) Mr. Henry.
(b) Mr. Wolcott.
(c) Mr. Madison.
(d) Mr. Grandville.

4. How does Mr. Goff feel about Washington's interest in Tanna?
(a) He openly encourages it.
(b) He does not approve of it.
(c) He is suspicious of Washington's origins and thinks he might actually be a runaway slave, so he discourages it.
(d) He thinks Washington has money, so he grudgingly accepts it.

5. What does the man who gives Washington more information about Titch in Part IV, Chapter 6 say was odd about Titch when he last saw him?
(a) He was smoking incessantly.
(b) He was talking to himself.
(c) His clothes were too small for him.
(d) He had gained a lot of weight.

6. Who does Washington dream about in Part II, Chapter 7?
(a) Emilie.
(b) Erasmus.
(c) Tanna.
(d) Big Kit.

7. Where does Willard tell Washington that he last saw Titch?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Australia.

8. What is Tanna's father's name?
(a) James Goff.
(b) John Michael Goff.
(c) Geoffrey Michael Goff.
(d) Alfred Willard Goff.

9. How does Washington feel when he goes underwater on his dive with the Goffs?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Free and wonderful.
(d) Terrified.

10. What does Tanna make for dinner in Part III, Chapter 9?
(a) Scallops.
(b) Fried tuna.
(c) Squid.
(d) Fried mackerel.

11. What is weighing heavily on Washington's mind in Part IV, Chapter 7?
(a) Emilie's death.
(b) Erasmus's death.
(c) James Wilde's death.
(d) Big Kit's death.

12. What famous philosopher does Willard ask Washington if he knows of in Part III, Chapter 10?
(a) Descartes.
(b) Plato.
(c) Kant.
(d) Aristotle.

13. What happens in Washington's dream in Part II, Chapter 7?
(a) Emilie and he have sex.
(b) He is exploring with Titch.
(c) He is underwater with Tanna.
(d) Big Kit asks Washington to be her eyes.

14. In Part IV, Chapter 2, who does Washington dream about when he catches a fever?
(a) Emilie.
(b) Titch.
(c) Tanna.
(d) Big Kit.

15. How does Washington eventually struggle free of Willard's assault in Part III, Chapter 11?
(a) He stabs Willard.
(b) He strangles Willard.
(c) He bludgeons Willard with a piece of wood.
(d) He shoots Willard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Wilde's servant tell Washington he might find more information about Titch?

2. What happens to Titch's father after Titch leaves the camp?

3. Where is Willard seriously injured by Washington?

4. What disturbing event does Washington witness in Part IV, Chapter 9?

5. Where does Washington go immediately after his fight with Willard?

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