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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapters 3 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does Part One of the novel begin?
(a) March 12, 1924.
(b) December 16, 1918.
(c) September 28, 1893.
(d) April 27, 1926.

2. What is the name of the store boat for all the light stations along the coast near Point Partageuse?
(a) The Pride of Birmingham.
(b) The Windward Spirit.
(c) The Queen of Atlantis.
(d) The White Falcon.

3. About how far does the narrator say Janus Rock is from the mainland of Australia in the Prologue?
(a) 25 miles.
(b) 50 miles.
(c) 150 miles.
(d) 100 miles.

4. What is Isabel's last name?
(a) Garstone.
(b) Smith.
(c) Potts.
(d) Graysmark.

5. How old does Isabel claim to be when Tom visits her family's home for the first time in Part One: Chapter 5?
(a) 16.
(b) 22.
(c) 19.
(d) 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Ralph say it will be before he returns to Janus Rock when he drops Tom off in Part One: Chapter 3?

2. At what time does Tom light up the lighthouse on his first night at Janus Rock?

3. When did telegraph service arrive in Point Partageuse, according to the narrator in Part One: Chapter 2?

4. On what day of the week does Tom hoist the ensign at Janus Rock?

5. What is Tom's last name?

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