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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?
(a) A leg from the lean to.
(b) A plank from the raft.
(c) Driftwood.
(d) Pieces of the water keg.

3. Who sends destroyers and cruisers to protect the supply ships when they begin to sail again?
(a) American and Dutch navies.
(b) American Navy.
(c) German Navy.
(d) Japanese and German Navy.

4. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?
(a) They aren't smart enough.
(b) They are on the side of the Germans.
(c) They are cowards.
(d) They have no submarines or aircraft weaponry.

5. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?
(a) A fishing trawler.
(b) A submarine.
(c) An armed tanker.
(d) A battleship.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?

2. When the supply ships stop sailing, what are the islanders worried about running out of?

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

4. How many passengers board the ship with Phillip and his mother to leave the island?

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

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