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Annie Proulx

Study Guide

Summary
- Plot Overview
Characters
- Character List
- Quoyle
- The aunt
- Bunny
Main Ideas
- Themes
- Key Facts
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
- Context
- Full Book Quiz
- Study Questions
- Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help

Further study Chapters 16â18 Quiz

Chapters 16â18 Quiz

1 of 5
What does Jack have a sixth sense about?

The sea
The wind
Imminent disasters
The presence of spirits

2 of 5
What does Jack claim to do on the days he calls in sick at the newspaper?

Sleep in
Visit his mother
Go fishing
Gamble at the casino

3 of 5
How does Jack respond to Quoyle’s article on Tough Baby?

Fires him
Threatens to fire him
Assigns him another section
Gives him a column

4 of 5
What genetic disorder does Wavey’s son, Jack, have?

Albinism
Down’s syndrome
Cri du chat syndrome
Marfan syndrome

5 of 5
What does the aunt cook for dinner that Dawn refuses to eat?

Lobster
Seal meat
Meatloaf
Spinach casserole

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