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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) America.
(d) Venezuela.

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

3. What shape does Timothy say the island is?
(a) Circular.
(b) Long and narrow.
(c) Melon shaped.
(d) Rectangular.

4. What happens to Phillip when Timothy spots land?
(a) He trips over the water keg.
(b) He falls and hits his head.
(c) He regains his sight.
(d) He stumbles off the raft.

5. How does Timothy suggest they can get more drinking water?
(a) They can collect rainwater.
(b) They can filter the sea water.
(c) They cannot get more drinking water.
(d) They can crack open coconuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What appeal does Phillip make to his mother when she says she wants to leave the island?

2. What is a jumbi?

3. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?

4. What island does Henrik tell Phillip has been destroyed?

5. What color is the beach on the cay?

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