The Alaskan Laundry Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How is Tara's time on the crab boat different than her previous jobs? (from Section 9: Chapters 81 - 90)

She has a harder time adjusting and gaining respect.

She succeeds without trying so hard.

She has no work to do.

She is respected for her knowledge.

2.

What is demonstrated by the fact that a man loses his thumb but the work continues? (from Section 7: Chapters 61 - 70)

The work place is depressing.

The work is hard and dangerous.

The workers are overworked.

The workers are lazy.

3.

What does the fact that so many people are willing to help Tara prove? (from Section 10: Chapter 91 - 100)

She is weak.

She is being repaid for her kindness.

She is lazy.

She is not alone.

4.

What does Laney mean when she says that if Tara's heart is in it, she will find a way to get the money to buy the tug? (from Section 2: Chapters 11 - 20)

If Tara tries hard enough, she will be able to get the tug for free.

Even when you find your channel marker, you must have courage to face the barriers.

If Tara wants the tug enough, Newt will buy it for her.

If the barriers seem too great for Tara, she should not go forward with her plans.

5.

What is ironic about the musicians being the ones who are leaving on the tug? (from Section 4: Chapters 31 - 40)

Tara is the one who is working hard.

They have no experience with the tugboat.

They tried to tell Tara that the tug was worthless.

They think that the tug is not safe.

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