The Young Man and the Sea, Ch. 1- 13 Quiz

According to the story, what were swampers "in the old days"?

• boots used to wade in the swamp

• crocodile hunters

• people who lived in shacks by the swamp

• fish and clams you could catch in the swamp

What happened to Mary Rose?

• She sank.

• She drowned.

• She wrecked her bike.

• She was in an accident.

Why couldn't Skiff count on his father to help him with Mary Rose?

• His father had been depressed and drinking since the death of his mother.

• His father was too busy working to help him.

• His father did not know what to do.

• His mother told him not to bother his father with the problem.

Which character is described as being smarter than he looks?

• Skiff Beaman

• Mr. Woodwell

• Captain Keelson

• Skiff's father

Why does Mr. Woodwell want to feel the boat?

• He is old and does not see well.

• The feel of the wood reminds him of the boat he had when he was a boy.

• He wants to find out what type of wood it's made from.

• He wants to find out if it needs a fresh coat of paint.

What does Skiff discover in Mr. Woodwell's shed?

• a harpoon his father made

• an old motor he can put on his boat

• a picture of his parents

• a letter from Mr. Woodwell's wife

Captain Keelson helps Skiff with "setting the cotton." What does "setting the cotton" mean?

• creating a sail for his boat

• shoving cotton between the planks of the boat to make it water tight

• doing the laundry and hanging it on the line to dry

• planting cotton to earn money for the family

How does Skiff plan to get the money to fix the boat engine?

• planting cotton

• catching lobsters

• fishing

• doing yard work for neighbors

Tyler Croft is a bully. Which of the following is NOT something he did in the story?

• Tyler cut the lines to Skiff's lobster traps.

• Tyler drilled a hole in Skiff's boat so it would sink.

• Tyler teased Skiff about pooping his pants when he was bitten by mudworms.

• Tyler said Skiff was a crybaby who cried when his boat sank.

Who does Mr. Woodwell say is the only person that can do anything to fix the problem with Tyler Croft?

• Skiff himself

• Skiff's father, Big Skiff

• Tyler's father, Jack Croft

• Mary Rose