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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did all the men go to celebrate the successful launching of the Happy Adventure?
(a) To Theo's house.
(b) To the Diamant's deck.
(c) To St. Pierre.
(d) To the Cafe L'Escal.

2. What did Jack and Mowat decide to do with the bottles of open rum?
(a) Give it out to the men.
(b) Use it for cooking.
(c) Drink it themselves.
(d) Share it with other work sites.

3. Who was Peter Easton?
(a) A captain in the Royal Navy who rose to the rank of General in WWII.
(b) A captain in the Royal Navy who fought the Britisih in the War of 1812.
(c) A captiain in the Royal Navy who became one of the most famous pirates of all time.
(d) A captain in the Royal Navy who led the fleet into battle in the Pacific.

4. What were the sails on Mowat's ship made of?
(a) Nylon and plastic cable.
(b) 14 gauge canvas.
(c) Nylon and rope.
(d) 8 gauge canvas.

5. What was the last name of many of the young boys who wanted to help Mowat with the Happy Adventure?
(a) Marlon.
(b) Mousse.
(c) Moulton.
(d) Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jack believe was the major problem the men faced in repairing the boat?

2. Who is Jack McClelland?

3. Who did Mowat think was an excellent choice for the pilot of their ship?

4. How did Mowat find a boat maker in Muddy Hole?

5. How far away from Trepassey Harbor was the Happy Adventure's new destination?

(see the answer key)

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