Flush by Carl Hiaasen Review Quiz

What motivates Noah's father to sink the Coral Queen?

• He wants to start a new business.

• He believes the boat is polluting the harbor.

• He is looking for treasure.

• He wants to scare away tourists.

How does Noah feel about his father's actions?

• Proud and supportive.

• Confused and curious.

• Angry and embarrassed.

• Indifferent and distant.

What theme is prevalent throughout the first 19 chapters of "Flush"?

• The importance of family.

• Environmental activism.

• The struggle between good and evil.

• The journey to self-discovery.

Which character is most willing to bend the rules to ensure justice is served?

• Noah

• Abbey

• Paine (Noah's father)

• Shelly

What inference can be made about why Dusty Muleman continues his illegal dumping?

• He doesn't believe in environmental protection.

• He is unaware of the environmental impact.

• He values profit over the environment.

• He thinks he can outsmart the law.

How does the author use figurative language to describe the setting of the novel?

• By using similes to compare the pollution to a monster.

• By personifying the ocean to show its suffering.

• By using metaphors to describe the beauty of the natural environment.

• All of the above.

What can be inferred about the author's purpose in writing "Flush"?

• To entertain readers with a humorous story.

• To educate readers about environmental issues.

• To persuade readers to take action against pollution.

• Both B and C.

Which character shows the most development throughout the first 19 chapters?

• Noah

• Abbey

• Paine

• Dusty Muleman

What role does Abbey play in the plot?

• She is the antagonist.

• She provides comic relief.

• She is a source of motivation for Noah.

• She is the voice of reason.

How does the setting influence the plot of the story?

• The coastal setting is irrelevant to the plot.

• The setting provides a backdrop for the environmental theme.

• The setting creates a sense of isolation.

• The setting is only used to describe the characters' homes.