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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?
(a) The American Navy.
(b) The British Navy.
(c) The German Navy.
(d) The Chinese Navy.

4. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Four years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?

2. In Chapter 4, when Phillip wakes up in the dark after feeling ill, what time does Timothy tell him it is?

3. In Chapter 6, when Phillip reminds Timothy that they've spotted land, what returns to Timothy's voice?

4. When Phillip first asks Timothy for water while on the raft, where does Timothy get the water?

5. Where do Phillip and Henrik often spend time playing pirates?

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