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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Grace?
(a) Phillip's sister.
(b) Henrik's mother.
(c) Phillip's teacher.
(d) Phillip's mother.

5. In Chapter 4, what does Timothy tell Phillip is temporary?
(a) Their being stranded.
(b) Stew's illness.
(c) Phillip's blindness.
(d) Timothy's fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Timothy use to make the lean-to on the raft?

2. What does Phillip hide under his makeshift bed on the couch?

3. Upon discovering he is blind, who does Phillip call for?

4. In Chapter 4, how old does Timothy tell Phillip he is?

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

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