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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Quoyle think he might have to take Wavey to the prairies?
(a) The climate might be better for her.
(b) So that Herry can go to a special school.
(c) He'd like to try farming.
(d) So she will be far from memories of her husband's death.

2. What unusual sight do Quoyle and Wavey see as they return with the lunch basket?
(a) Green sausageweed and coralweed.
(b) A pod of whales.
(c) A collapsing iceberg.
(d) A strange ship.

3. What does Wavey notice in Archie Sparks' yard?
(a) A wooden poodle, painted blue.
(b) A wooden paddle set against the fence.
(c) A new clothesline.
(d) A fishing net hung to dry.

4. Which people are described as wild, inbred half-wits and murderers?
(a) The Cards.
(b) The Quoyles.
(c) The Hamms.
(d) The Buggits.

5. About what does Quoyle not believe a word?
(a) His aunt's stories about the green house.
(b) The gossip concening the interesting boat.
(c) Bunny's reported prowess as a sailor.
(d) The gossip concening Wavey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is The Gammy Bird?

2. Who buys sea urchin roe?

3. Why is Dawn keen to use the electric typewriter?

4. Why does Quoyle remove the pens from his shirt?

5. Why is Home Rock important?

(see the answer key)

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