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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?
(a) Pieces of the water keg.
(b) A plank from the raft.
(c) Driftwood.
(d) A leg from the lean to.

2. In Chapter 3, what is Phillip doing when Timothy tells him he feels the same way, but there is nothing to be gained by it?
(a) Vomiting.
(b) Shouting.
(c) Crying.
(d) Swimming away.

3. What do the islanders call the Chinese crewmen when they refuse to sail?
(a) Cowards.
(b) Idiots.
(c) Chinks.
(d) Smart.

4. Which of his mother's attitudes does Phillip agree with for the first time in Chapter 3?
(a) Her dislike of black people.
(b) Her desire to return to Virginia.
(c) Her distrust of sailors.
(d) Her love of black people.

5. Why does Timothy warn Phillip to stay away from the edge of the raft?
(a) There are jellyfish nearby.
(b) The water is too cold.
(c) There are sharks in the water.
(d) He can't swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the army officer tell Phillip and Henrik to leave the bridge?

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

3. On what date do the Chinese crews agree to sail again?

4. Who shows Phillip around the Tern?

5. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip vomit over the side of the raft?

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