The Cay Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Cay Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?
(a) An armed tanker.
(b) A submarine.
(c) A battleship.
(d) A fishing trawler.

2. Who is Grace?
(a) Henrik's mother.
(b) Phillip's mother.
(c) Phillip's sister.
(d) Phillip's teacher.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?
(a) Catch a lot of fish.
(b) Find treasure.
(c) Learn to swim.
(d) Die.

4. What happens to the lifeboat Phillip and his mother get into as it is lowered into the water?
(a) It bangs against the side of the ship and gets a hole in it.
(b) It lands safely in the water.
(c) It is shot at.
(d) It tips over.

5. In Chapter 3, how much water does Timothy give Phillip when he first asks for it?
(a) A tiny cup.
(b) One sip.
(c) As much as he can drink.
(d) A large cupful.

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

7. In Chapter 6, where does Timothy think he and Phillip will be better off?
(a) On the raft.
(b) Dead.
(c) In the ocean.
(d) On the island.

8. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?
(a) Stew.
(b) Grace.
(c) Henrik.
(d) Phillip.

9. What does Timothy use to make the lean-to on the raft?
(a) The water keg.
(b) Some planks and their clothing.
(c) Seaweed and driftwood.
(d) An old sail from the ship.

10. Who is Stew?
(a) The cook's cat.
(b) The cook.
(c) The captain's dog.
(d) Timothy's cat.

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

12. 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 understands the need to ration the water.
(c) He is surprised by Timothy's generosity.
(d) He complains about Timothy's stinginess and demands more.

13. How does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?
(a) On his bottom.
(b) Walk.
(c) Crawl.
(d) He tells him not to move at all.

14. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?
(a) Oil tanker.
(b) Battleship
(c) Cruise ship.
(d) Submarine.

15. What ship do Phillip and his mother board to leave the island?
(a) S.S. Empire Tern.
(b) The Queen Anne.
(c) S.S. Hato.
(d) S.S. Blackbird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Tern as it sets sail?

2. Who sends destroyers and cruisers to protect the supply ships when they begin to sail again?

3. When the refinery shuts down, what are the Allies unable to get from the island?

4. Who tells Henrik the American Navy will arrive at Curacao soon?

5. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip begin to dislike Timothy?

(see the answer keys)

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