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The Boatbuilder Quiz

Daniel Gumbiner

This Study Guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Boatbuilder.

The Boatbuilder by Daniel Gumbiner

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 9 - 16

Chapters 17 - 24

Chapters 25 - 32

Chapters 33 - 42

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In Chapter 29, why does Berg lie when Uffa asks him if he is alright? (from Chapters 25 - 32)

Because he does not want Uffa to know he has not been eating.

Because he does not want Uffa to know he is using again.

Because he does not want Uffa to know he is depressed about Pat's arrest.

Because he does not want Uffa to know he has a tapeworm.

2.

Why does Alejandro tell Berg he enjoys boatbuilding so much? (from Chapters 9 - 16)

Because it allows him to support JC's drug-trafficking business.

Because it keeps his obsessive mind focused on something outside of himself.

Because it is the most practical obsession he has ever had.

Because it involves the self but is not selfish.

3.

How does Berg suffer yet another concussion? (from Chapters 33 - 42)

He falls out of a tree while searching for wood with Alejandro.

He gets involved in a bar fight after attempting to defend Alejandro.

He gets hit in the head with another boom.

He gets involved in a bar fight after attempting to defend Garrett.

4.

Who stays with Berg in the hospital after his third concussion? (from Chapters 33 - 42)

Nell.

Alejandro.

Woody.

Uffa.

5.

What is the line from Szerbiak's book that Berg recalls after Alejandro tells him the story of his capsizing boat? (from Chapters 33 - 42)

Much more courage is required of the once defeated.

His hands were like living creatures.

Much more courage is required of he who is not shy about following his heart.

Knowing that the boat had already capsized once, that changed me.

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