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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Timothy recovers from his illness, what doesn't he recall doing?
(a) Going down to the beach.
(b) Yelling at Phillip.
(c) Phillip's name.
(d) The shipwreck.

2. What does Timothy tell Phillip is missing from the cay?
(a) Trees.
(b) Shelter.
(c) A source of water and inhabitants.
(d) Fish.

3. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?
(a) Willemstad.
(b) Fort Curacao.
(c) Madison.
(d) Alberta.

4. On what date do the Chinese crews agree to sail again?
(a) February 21.
(b) July 8.
(c) December 6.
(d) May 12.

5. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?
(a) They have no submarines or aircraft weaponry.
(b) They are cowards.
(c) They aren't smart enough.
(d) They are on the side of the Germans.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, when Phillip reminds Timothy that they've spotted land, what returns to Timothy's voice?

2. What ship do Phillip and his mother board to leave the island?

3. What does Phillip note about Timothy following his illness?

4. In Chapter 8, after going to get langosta, why does Timothy groan?

5. What is Phillip's father's name?

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