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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 4, what does Timothy tell Phillip is temporary?
(a) Their being stranded.
(b) Phillip's blindness.
(c) Timothy's fever.
(d) Stew's illness.

2. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?
(a) Panama.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) New York.
(d) England.

3. Upon discovering he is blind, who does Phillip call for?
(a) Henrik.
(b) Timothy.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

4. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?
(a) The harbor.
(b) War.
(c) Sailors.
(d) Fishing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the beach on the cay?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?

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

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

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

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