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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 - 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it going to be very difficult for Nailer to work in the machine room?
(a) They do not need anyone in the way.
(b) He's not strong enough to pull the levers.
(c) He can't read.
(d) He is not tall enough to reach the levers.

2. Why do the children work so hard when Bapi comes around?
(a) So they will not be docked any pay.
(b) So they will not be sent to the children's protection league.
(c) So he will keep them on the crew.
(d) So they will not be made to swab the docks.

3. How many dives does it take Nailer to open the door?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

4. How do Pima and Nailer survive the winds and rain?
(a) Tying themselves to fence posts.
(b) Clinging to trees.
(c) Climbing a hill inland.
(d) Digging a cave in the side of the hill.

5. What does Captain Candless do after hearing Nailer's story?
(a) Throws Nailer overboard.
(b) Gathers a crew to go get Nita.
(c) Tells Nailer to go bring Nita to the ship.
(d) Throws Nailer in the brig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nailer do?

2. To what ship does Tool say Nita has been taken?

3. Why is it maddening to Nailer that he may die?

4. What does Nailer notice that frightens him?

5. Which boats in the harbor belong to Nita's father's fleet?

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