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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy spot in the sky?
(a) Storm clouds.
(b) A comet.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A flock of birds.

2. When Timothy first goes to explore the island, why does Phillip panic?
(a) He is left alone on the beach.
(b) He is bitten by something.
(c) He is sure Timothy will kill him.
(d) He hears something growling.

3. How old is Phillip when the book begins?
(a) Twenty-two.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Nine.

4. After Phillip goes blind, how long does Timothy tell him it will take him to regain his sight?
(a) He will never regain his sight.
(b) A month.
(c) A year.
(d) A couple of days.

5. While on the raft, how do Phillip and Timothy get fish to eat?
(a) They use a fishing pole.
(b) The fish jump and land on the raft.
(c) They use a net.
(d) They spear them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?

2. What does Phillip hide under his makeshift bed on the couch?

3. What does Timothy use to make the lean-to on the raft?

4. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?

5. On what island are Phillip and his parents living when the book starts?

(see the answer key)

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