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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?
(a) Battleship
(b) Cruise ship.
(c) Oil tanker.
(d) Submarine.

2. Where does Phillip's father work?
(a) On a ship.
(b) At a grocery store.
(c) At the refinery.
(d) At the post office.

3. In Chapter 3, how does Phillip react to the amount of water Timothy gives him?
(a) He is surprised by Timothy's generosity.
(b) He says he will be unable to drink so much.
(c) He complains about Timothy's stinginess and demands more.
(d) He understands the need to ration the water.

4. Who shows Phillip around the Tern?
(a) The captain.
(b) Henrik.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

5. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?
(a) It is bombed by an aircraft.
(b) It hits another ship.
(c) It is torpedoed.
(d) The engine malfunctions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?

3. In Chapter 3, when Timothy and Phillip are on the raft, where does Timothy believe they are?

4. What is the name of the bridge that gives Phillip and Henrik a view of the harbor?

5. Who helps Phillip into his life jacket when their boat is sinking?

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