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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 happens to the Tern as it sets sail?
(a) It hits another ship.
(b) It explodes.
(c) It sinks.
(d) It sails safely away.

2. In Chapter 3, how much water does Timothy give Phillip when he first asks for it?
(a) A tiny cup.
(b) One sip.
(c) As much as he can drink.
(d) A large cupful.

3. What does Phillip hide under his makeshift bed on the couch?
(a) His baseball card collection.
(b) A hatchet.
(c) His report card.
(d) A gun.

4. What does Timothy use to make the lean-to on the raft?
(a) Some planks and their clothing.
(b) An old sail from the ship.
(c) The water keg.
(d) Seaweed and driftwood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what is Phillip doing when Timothy tells him he feels the same way, but there is nothing to be gained by it?

2. What is the last name of Phillip's friend, Henrik?

3. In Chapter 4, when Phillip wakes up in the dark after feeling ill, what time does Timothy tell him it is?

4. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?

5. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip vomit over the side of the raft?

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