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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What maritime connections does Quoyle have?
(a) He was born at sea.
(b) His grandfather was a sealer.
(c) His grandfather was a sea-captain.
(d) His father was a sealer.

2. What is a synonym for 'mortification'?
(a) Death.
(b) Locking in with a mortice.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) Transfiguration.

3. Where is the Melvilles' home?
(a) Toronto.
(b) Long Island.
(c) London.
(d) Killick-Claw.

4. What is the meaning of the word 'atavistic'?
(a) Reversion to an earlier type.
(b) Musical.
(c) Primitive and ignorant.
(d) Being unable to speak.

5. What is part of the managing editor's job?
(a) Installing heating for the building.
(b) Doing the police rounds.
(c) Sub-editing.
(d) Doing the advertisements.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Carl's hair turn white?

2. What are the Tea Buns?

3. From what does Dawn want to escape?

4. Who is responsible for the Home News Page?

5. What damage did The Polar Grinder sustain in the terrible storm?

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