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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dick regret on the day after the hurricane?
(a) Borrowing money from Miss Perry.
(b) Putting his boat before his family.
(c) Having an affair with Elsie.
(d) Doing business with Joxer.

2. Elsie says Schuyler is happy because ______________________.
(a) He and Marie are back together.
(b) He sold his documentary.
(c) He bought a boat.
(d) He got a raise.

3. What do the fishermen drink at the end of this harrowing day?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Coffee.

4. What is the name of Parker's boat?
(a) May Oui.
(b) Mamzelle.
(c) Pizzelle.
(d) May Flower.

5. Who does Dick go to see at the beginning of Chapter 42?
(a) The insurance man.
(b) Parker.
(c) Miss Perry.
(d) The boatyard manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many swordfish do Dick and Charlie catch each day?

2. What about Elsie seems to confuse Dick?

3. Who is Dick's wife?

4. What does Parker take out of an unidentified buoy with an orange pennant?

5. Where does Dick take Keith and Charlie in Chapter 44?

(see the answer key)

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