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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Timothy want Phillip to go to the reef with him at first?
(a) He doesn't want to share the fish.
(b) He thinks there are people there.
(c) He is hiding treasure.
(d) It is too dangerous.

3. Where does Phillip tell Timothy he is from?
(a) New York City.
(b) Africa.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.

4. What reason does Phillip give Timothy for being unable to help with the work?
(a) Phillip is too weak.
(b) Phillip is blind.
(c) Phillip doesn't want to.
(d) Work is for adults.

5. What is a langosta?
(a) A clawless lobster.
(b) A type of shark.
(c) A large fish.
(d) An octopus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?

2. Who is afraid of airplanes?

3. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?

4. Who does Timothy say raised him?

5. At the end of Chapter 11, what is Timothy sure will change?

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