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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section III - The Island.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the sides of Sophie?
(a) Logical and down-to-earth.
(b) Dreamy and romantic.
(c) Absentminded and careless.
(d) Hardheaded and impulsive.

2. What does the crew call the new bilge box?
(a) Bebe.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Bucky.

3. What does Stew say Claire thought of him and his brothers when she was young?
(a) That they were idyllic heroes.
(b) That they were plain and childish.
(c) That they were snotty and disgusting.
(d) That they were aloof and mysterious.

4. How does Sophie combat her uncles' objections to her going on the trip?
(a) She shows how she can do hard work.
(b) She shows her trophies and medals.
(c) She shows her knowledge of sailing.
(d) She accuses them of being sexist.

5. Aside from Sophie, how many people are going on the sailing trip across the ocean?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Brian ask Cody?

2. What does Uncle Dock call the competitiveness among boat owners in Martha's Vineyard?

3. Why does Brian think no one likes him?

4. What does Sophie throw out over the water, after Brian makes a comment about Sophie's mother?

5. What does Sophie think of Brian's lecture on points of sail?

(see the answer key)

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