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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 2.

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) Willemstad.
(c) Alberta.
(d) Madison.

2. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?
(a) The harbor.
(b) War.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Sailors.

3. Who tells Henrik the American Navy will arrive at Curacao soon?
(a) Phillip, Sr.
(b) Grace.
(c) One of the Chinese crewmen.
(d) Phillip.

4. How does Phillip's father feel about the prospect of the supply ships sailing again?
(a) Worried.
(b) Confident.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Angry.

5. When the supply ships stop sailing, what are the islanders worried about running out of?
(a) Fresh water and vegetables.
(b) Coffee and sugar.
(c) Meat and grains.
(d) Money and alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is afraid of airplanes?

2. What appeal does Phillip make to his mother when she says she wants to leave the island?

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

4. Off of what country's coast is the island Phillip and his parents live on at the beginning of the book?

5. On what date do the Chinese crews agree to sail again?

(see the answer key)

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