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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Happy Adventure sailed into the open waters, what happened to Mike?
(a) He became excited and drank a glass of rum.
(b) He poured a glass of rum for the Old Man in the Sea.
(c) He accidentally fell overboard.
(d) He became sick to his stomach and vomited overboard.

2. What did Mike say when he emerged form the freezing cold water in the harbor?
(a) "Wouldn't that be a poor boat to sail in?"
(b) "Wouldn't that be a silly boat for this schooner?"
(c) "Wouldn't that be great in the summer?"
(d) "Wouldn't that be a fine rig for swimmin' in the rain?"

3. What was the St. Eugene?
(a) The the ocean liner on its way to port.
(b) The rescue boat Mie sent out for the group.
(c) The ship that picked up the ailing Oregon.
(d) The ship that wrecked into the Oregon.

4. What did Paulo mount to the bow of his boat?
(a) A brass hammer taken from Paulo's father.
(b) A brass candelabra taken from the mayor's house.
(c) A brass cannon taken from the governor's house.
(d) A brass bell taken from Theo's house.

5. Who did Mowat say Theo resembled?
(a) Churchill and Rommell.
(b) Churchill and Roosevelt.
(c) Truman and Roosevelt.
(d) Roosevelt and Rommell.

6. What were Mowat and Mike forced to do when confronted with the BC.M.P.?
(a) Dump their cargo overboard.
(b) Load their cargo onto the pier.
(c) Take theri cargo to another harbor.
(d) Hand their cargo over to the officers.

7. How does a helmsman push the tiller to steer the boat?
(a) To the left to turn left.
(b) To the right to turn right.
(c) In the same direction he wants to go.
(d) In the opposite direction he wants to go.

8. Who stayed with the Itchy while Claire and Mowat took their excursion with Theo?
(a) Wilbur.
(b) Harold.
(c) Enos.
(d) Mike.

9. What island did Mowat and Jack choose as their new destination?
(a) The island of St. Pierre.
(b) The island of Key West.
(c) The island of Maui.
(d) The island of Wahini.

10. How did Mowat and Mike meet the Manuel brothers?
(a) The brothers robbed Mowat and Mike.
(b) The brothers were at the christening party.
(c) The brothers were walking on the pier.
(d) The brothers came onto their ship in the harbor.

11. When did Claire arrive in St Pierre?
(a) In later June.
(b) In the last week of July.
(c) In early May.
(d) At the end of September.

12. What did the Moulton boys catch while fishing in the pond beyond the harbor?
(a) Well-fed cod.
(b) Conch.
(c) Mackerel.
(d) Speckled trout.

13. At the rate of their travel, how long did Mowat figure it would take the men to reach the Caribbean?
(a) Sixteen months.
(b) Thirteen weeks.
(c) Seven weeks.
(d) Four months.

14. Who did Mowat hire to watch Itchy for the winter months?
(a) Theo and Mike.
(b) Theo, Pablo, and Ranger.
(c) Theo, Paulo, and Martin.
(d) Mike, Paulo, and Pablo.

15. Why did Mowat and Jack decide they had to reach Little Burin Island?
(a) The fog had lifted, and they could find their way.
(b) It had started to rain heavily, and the boat took in water.
(c) The boat was leaking, and the storm was coming.
(d) They were both hungry and tired of sailing for the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbiotic relationship did Mowat and Clarie witness while on their excursion on the Columbier?

2. Where did Mowat and Claire leave Itchy for the winter?

3. What ship did Mowat dream he was sailing?

4. What did Mowat say was the advantage of Mike being ignorant of the schooner and her history?

5. Who was Martin Dutin, and what was his job during the repainting of the Happy Adventure?

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