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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?
(a) Fort Curacao.
(b) Alberta.
(c) Madison.
(d) Willemstad.

2. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?
(a) To cool a bee sting.
(b) He is bored.
(c) To catch a fish.
(d) He is hot.

3. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?
(a) Standing on top of the fort waving goodbye.
(b) Crying.
(c) Running down the dock.
(d) Working.

4. What does Timothy tell Phillip is missing from the cay?
(a) A source of water and inhabitants.
(b) Fish.
(c) Trees.
(d) Shelter.

5. In Chapter 6, why does Timothy yell at Phillip?
(a) Phillip falls into the shark infested waters.
(b) Phillip becomes despondent.
(c) Phillip eats all the food.
(d) Phillip drinks all the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?

2. How does Phillip's father feel about the prospect of the supply ships sailing again?

3. When the supply ships stop sailing, what are the islanders worried about running out of?

4. Who is Grace?

5. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?

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