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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what island are Phillip and his parents living when the book starts?
(a) Curacao.
(b) Bikini Islands.
(c) St. Thomas.
(d) Manhattan.

2. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?
(a) New York.
(b) England.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Panama.

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

4. Where do Phillip and Henrik often spend time playing pirates?
(a) In Phillip's back yard.
(b) The ancient fort.
(c) In Henrik's basement.
(d) The harbor.

5. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?
(a) The American Navy.
(b) The Chinese Navy.
(c) The German Navy.
(d) The British Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the charge against the Chinese crewmen who refuse to sail?

2. Who shows Phillip around the Tern?

3. Who is afraid of airplanes?

4. How does Grace feel about living on the island?

5. What is Phillip's father's name?

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