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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phillip plan to do if he ever finds the cay?
(a) Burn everything on it.
(b) Visit Timothy's grave.
(c) Erect a monument to Timothy.
(d) Build his home there.

2. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy do when Phillip calls him a stupid, ugly black man?
(a) Timothy leaves the campsite in a huff.
(b) Timothy cries.
(c) Timothy slaps Phillip.
(d) Timothy agrees.

3. What does Phillip bring with him when he dives into the fishing hole?
(a) Stew.
(b) A sharp stick.
(c) A lucky charm.
(d) Nothing.

4. At what age does Timothy tell Phillip he began working on fishing boats?
(a) 16.
(b) 21.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

5. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy put on top of the hut?
(a) A lightning rod.
(b) A sun roof.
(c) Mud.
(d) A carving of a cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on the raft, how do Phillip and Timothy get fish to eat?

2. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?

3. How big is the hut Timothy builds?

4. In Chapter 6, where does Phillip think he and Timothy will be better off?

5. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?

(see the answer key)

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