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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why do Declan and Piko believe they should arm themselves? (from Chapter VII)

Because they will need to hunt birds to eat.

Because the believe that Enrique is still after them.

Because they are in waters plagued by Somali pirates.

Because they want to hijack a larger boat to get supplies.

2.

How does Declan's consultation of his fellow passengers reflect Burke? (from Chapter VIII)

Burke says all government is founded on compromise and barter.

Burke says all members of sociey must have a say in determining their own lives.

All of the above.

Burke says all rulers must rule by consent of the governed.

3.

What does the Minister hope will become of all the countries in the Pacific? (from Chapter VIII)

That they will become one country called Pacifica.

That they will all become truly independent of one another.

That they will all join as states in the United States of America.

That they will not be deluged by a flood due to global warming.

4.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Declan set out on his ocean adventure? (from Chapters I – II)

To be beholden to no one else.

Because he has had a difficult life.

To be his own man and his own nation.

To sail around the world.

5.

Why does Declan tell Piko that he himself cannot "go home"? (from Chapters V – VI)

Because Declan's home has been foreclosed.

All of the above.

Because Declan is home on the Plover.

Because Declan's house has burned down.

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