The Shipping News

by: Annie Proulx

Chapters 13–15 Quick Quiz

1 of 5
Who was Bayonet Melville’s boat, the Tough Baby, originally built for?

2 of 5
According to Silver Melville, what did the Tough Baby do during a hurricane?

3 of 5
What information does the aunt omit when telling Quoyle about a former significant other, Irene Warren?

4 of 5
What about Wavey does Quoyle find particularly enchanting?

5 of 5
What kind of business does the aunt set up?

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