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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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is effect does Berg's encounter with his former coworker have on his emotions? (from Chapters 1 - 8)

It makes him realize he does not know what he wants.

It reminds him of his former life in San Francisco, and therefore his addiction.

It reminds him of the life he is missing in the city.

It makes him wish he had never quit his job at Cleanr.

2.

In Chapter 25, why does Alejandro pull Berg outside? (from Chapters 25 - 32)

To tell him that Pat and JC were arrested, and the shop will be shutting down.

To teach him the practice of nonjudgmental awareness as a means of dealing with his pain.

To tell him that Uffa is moving to New York to be with Demeter.

To tell him he can no longer employ him now that he knows about his addiction.

3.

Why does Berg decide not to throw the fentanyl out the car window? (from Chapters 25 - 32)

Because he thinks Lapley would be offended if he discovered he threw it away.

Because he feels disconnected from his emotions, and his responsibility to himself or to others.

Because he spent too much money on it, and does not want to waste it.

Because he wants to flush it down the toilet instead, as a means of destroying the evidence.

4.

Why does Berg feel intimidated by Alejandro? (from Chapters 9 - 16)

Because Alejandro knows how to build a boat in 24 hours.

Because Alejandro is so unbending about all of his opinions and beliefs.

Because Alejandro has the family life Berg has always wanted.

Because Alejandro is so confident and intelligent, his daily existence so full of life.

5.

In Chapter 24, what happens to Berg on the charter with Garrett and Simon? (from Chapters 17 - 24)

The men lose control of the boat, and Berg gets hit in the head with the mainsheet, suffering another concussion.

The men lose control of the boat, and Berg gets hit in the head with the boom, nearly suffering another concussion.

The men sell Berg fentanyl and he overdoses while onboard.

The men discover his opioid addiction and throw him off the boat for using while working.

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