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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?
(a) They are cowards.
(b) They have no submarines or aircraft weaponry.
(c) They are on the side of the Germans.
(d) They aren't smart enough.

2. How does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?
(a) Walk.
(b) He tells him not to move at all.
(c) On his bottom.
(d) Crawl.

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

4. In Chapter 3, when Timothy and Phillip are on the raft, where does Timothy believe they are?
(a) Near Hawaii.
(b) Near Panama.
(c) Near the cays.
(d) Near Canada.

5. In Chapter 4, how old does Timothy tell Phillip he is?
(a) Upwards of 60.
(b) Around 30.
(c) 52.
(d) Upwards of 80.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?

2. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?

3. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?

4. Where does Phillip tell Timothy he is from?

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

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