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Boys in the Boat Chapter 8-10

Quiz by Rich Avellana

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  • Q1
    What realization did Joe come to about his life?
    He needed to find a job immediately
    He wanted to return home
    He should call his family
    He was Going it Alone
    30s
  • Q2
    How did Joe initially provide food for himself?
    By hunting small animals
    By foraging and fishing
    By buying groceries
    By asking neighbors for food
    30s
  • Q3
    What type of work did Joe do to earn cash in his community?
    Various manual labor jobs
    Painting houses
    Writing stories
    Selling handmade crafts
    30s
  • Q4
    How did Joe feel about his solitary dinners?
    They were peaceful
    They were lonely
    They were joyful
    They were celebratory
    30s
  • Q5
    What opportunity did Joe have after moving in with his brother Fred?
    Traveling abroad
    Starting a new band
    Completing his senior year at a better school
    Getting a full-time job
    30s
  • Q6
    What did Joyce Simdars represent to Joe?
    A connection to a different life
    An obstacle to his freedom
    A childhood friend
    A source of conflict
    30s
  • Q7
    What did Joe give Joyce as a token of his affection?
    A golden ring with a diamond
    A bouquet of flowers
    A bracelet made of wood
    A four-leaf clover
    30s
  • Q8
    How did Joyce secure a job while attending university?
    She applied for a scholarship
    She helped her friends with their studies
    She opened a small café
    She fit into the last maid's uniform
    30s
  • Q9
    How did Joe and his teammates feel after their first practice on the lake?
    They felt like part of a single entity
    They were exhausted and silent
    They felt competitive with each other
    They were eager to leave
    30s
  • Q10
    What did Joe often search for in the meadow with Joyce?
    Birds
    Rocks
    Four-leaf clovers
    Butterflies
    30s
  • Q11
    What did Joyce's mother represent to her?
    A limited worldview
    A role model for success
    A figure of independence
    A source of inspiration
    30s
  • Q12
    How often did the boys practice rowing according to Coach Bolles?
    Three days a week
    Six days a week
    Every day
    Five days a week
    30s
  • Q13
    What was the main rival team that Joe's crew would face in mid-April?
    Stanford University
    University of Washington
    University of Oregon
    University of California at Berkeley
    30s
  • Q14
    What two conditions did the crew face while practicing in Seattle?
    Windy and cloudy
    Cold and wet
    Hot and dry
    Warm and sunny
    30s
  • Q15
    What did the mantra 'M-I-B' stand for?
    Mental in balance
    Minds in boats
    Mind in boat
    Maintain inner focus
    30s

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