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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sophie's story, what does Bompie do to the pastor during the baptism?
(a) He mocks the pastor.
(b) He dunks the pastor.
(c) He bites the pastor.
(d) He punches the pastor.

2. What do the travelers use to practice juggling?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Apples.
(c) Hard rolls.
(d) Bags of pretzels.

3. What does Cody find and give to Sophie?
(a) A string of shells.
(b) A lump of gold ore.
(c) A broken watch.
(d) A bead necklace.

4. What is Uncle Mo's name short for?
(a) Montgomery.
(b) Moses.
(c) Morgan.
(d) Elmo.

5. What advice does Sophie give Cody when he feels stuck on Grand Manan?
(a) It's how you think about where you are that makes the difference between happy and sad.
(b) A bad attitude will make the good things that start to happen invisible.
(c) It's not where you're going that's important, it's how you get there.
(d) It's not where you are that's importnat, it's who you are.

6. How many people can sleep on the boat?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Eight.

7. In his journal, what animals does Cody compare his father with?
(a) A slug and a crab.
(b) A weasel and a snake.
(c) A shark and a jackel.
(d) A cat and a spider.

8. In the story Sophie tells, what does Bompie tell himself while he rushes to get to the other side of the river?
(a) Oh no, oh no!
(b) Mush-ye, mush-ye!
(c) Giddy-up, giddy-up!
(d) Gosh almighty, gosh almighty!

9. What does Uncle Stew call Sophie?
(a) The outsider.
(b) The orphan.
(c) The tag-along.
(d) The leftover.

10. What is used to lift the boat into the water?
(a) A special dolly.
(b) A system of pulleys.
(c) A crane.
(d) Good, old-fashioned muscle.

11. What is the hardest part of killing and cleaning a bluefish for Sophie?
(a) Hauling in the fish.
(b) Breaking the spine.
(c) Bludgeoning the fish.
(d) Filleting the fish.

12. Who writes down all the things that need to be fixed on the boat on a clipboard?
(a) Uncle Dock.
(b) Uncle Stew.
(c) Cody.
(d) Brian.

13. What does the tall, lanky woman say is on Wood Island?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Treasure.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Giants.

14. 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 aloof and mysterious.
(c) That they were snotty and disgusting.
(d) That they were plain and childish.

15. How many brothers and sisters does Frank's father have?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. When dolphins come to the side of the boat, how big are their groups?

2. Which of the following is not one of the "lands" Sophie is usually in?

3. Why does Sophie think Cody is a good teacher?

4. How does Sophie's mom say that Bompie remembers his stories?

5. Where do Cody and Sophie go, while Uncle Dock is tinkering with the electrics?

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