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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 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?
(a) Catch a lot of fish.
(b) Learn to swim.
(c) Find treasure.
(d) Die.

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

3. Who is Stew?
(a) The cook.
(b) The captain's dog.
(c) The cook's cat.
(d) Timothy's cat.

4. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?
(a) Cruise ship.
(b) Battleship
(c) Submarine.
(d) Oil tanker.

5. In Chapter 6, where does Timothy think he and Phillip will be better off?
(a) Dead.
(b) In the ocean.
(c) On the raft.
(d) On the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?

2. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?

3. What happens to Phillip when Timothy spots land?

4. How many passengers board the ship with Phillip and his mother to leave the island?

5. Where does Phillip think Timothy is from?

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