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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?
(a) Driftwood.
(b) Pieces of the water keg.
(c) A leg from the lean to.
(d) A plank from the raft.

2. In Chapter 3, how does Phillip react to the amount of water Timothy gives him?
(a) He says he will be unable to drink so much.
(b) He complains about Timothy's stinginess and demands more.
(c) He is surprised by Timothy's generosity.
(d) He understands the need to ration the water.

3. Off of what country's coast is the island Phillip and his parents live on at the beginning of the book?
(a) Venezuela.
(b) America.
(c) Canada.
(d) England.

4. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Four years.

5. Why does the army officer tell Phillip and Henrik to leave the bridge?
(a) They are vandalizing the bridge.
(b) The bridge is private property.
(c) They are in torpedo range.
(d) They are creating a nuisance.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?

2. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?

3. In Chapter 3, what is Phillip doing when Timothy tells him he feels the same way, but there is nothing to be gained by it?

4. Where does Phillip's father work?

5. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?

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