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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Phillip discovers Timothy is dead, who or what comes to him?
(a) American sailors.
(b) The lizards.
(c) Stew.
(d) An airplane.

3. How does Timothy know that a tempest is on the way?
(a) It gets very cold.
(b) The waves make a cracking noise.
(c) The birds leave the island.
(d) There are no fish in the fishing hole.

4. What reason does Phillip give Timothy for being unable to help with the work?
(a) Phillip doesn't want to.
(b) Phillip is too weak.
(c) Phillip is blind.
(d) Work is for adults.

5. How does Phillip arrange the sticks of the campfire to make lighting the signal fire easier?
(a) In a pyramid.
(b) In a square.
(c) In a straight line.
(d) Like the spokes of a wheel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what does Phillip decide to go diving for?

2. What do the rains of the tempest feel like to Phillip?

3. Upon returning to Curacao, whom does Phillip find he prefers to spend his time with?

4. What happens to the Tern as it sets sail?

5. What does Timothy tell Phillip is missing from the cay?

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