The Shipping News

by: Annie Proulx

Chapters 7–9 Quick Quiz

1 of 5
What was Jack Buggit’s job before he became editor of The Gammy Bird?

2 of 5
What does Jack Buggit put Quoyle in charge of covering?

3 of 5
What is Quoyle’s emotional response to learning that he will cover car wrecks and travel to work in a boat?

4 of 5
What does Quoyle buy for fifty dollars at the wharf?

5 of 5
What did Dennis Buggit do, contrary to the wishes of his father, Jack?

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