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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Timothy warn Phillip to stay away from the edge of the raft?
(a) The water is too cold.
(b) There are jellyfish nearby.
(c) There are sharks in the water.
(d) He can't swim.

3. Upon discovering he is blind, who does Phillip call for?
(a) His mother.
(b) Henrik.
(c) His father.
(d) Timothy.

4. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip vomit over the side of the raft?
(a) Timothy hit him in the stomach.
(b) He is in shock.
(c) He has the stomach flu.
(d) He has eaten a bad fish.

5. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?
(a) He is hot.
(b) To cool a bee sting.
(c) He is bored.
(d) To catch a fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Phillip when the book begins?

2. On what island are Phillip and his parents living when the book starts?

3. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?

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

5. What happens to the lifeboat Phillip and his mother get into as it is lowered into the water?

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