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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the Tern as it sets sail?
(a) It hits another ship.
(b) It sails safely away.
(c) It explodes.
(d) It sinks.

2. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?
(a) He steps on a sea urchin.
(b) He slips on a rock.
(c) He jumps up and down when Timothy catches a fish.
(d) Pulling on a stubborn mussel.

3. Who is afraid of airplanes?
(a) Grace.
(b) Henrik.
(c) Timothy.
(d) Phillip.

4. As the tempest blows, why does Timothy have Phillip lie flat on the ground?
(a) To avoid the rising waters.
(b) So he won't fall in the water.
(c) So he won't get hit by a falling tree.
(d) The hut has blown away.

5. What does Timothy make the hut out of?
(a) Mud.
(b) Wood from the raft.
(c) Wood cut from the palm trees.
(d) Dried palm fronds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?

2. What does Phillip learn to feel the direction of so he will know where to fish?

3. How many passengers board the ship with Phillip and his mother to leave the island?

4. How does Timothy know that a tempest is on the way?

5. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?

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