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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 is the last name of Phillip's friend, Henrik?
(a) Van Boven.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Van Lipsen.
(d) Gibson.

2. Where does Phillip think Timothy is from?
(a) South America.
(b) Africa.
(c) America.
(d) Australia.

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

4. How does Grace feel about living on the island?
(a) Privileged.
(b) Safe.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Delighted.

5. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy spot in the sky?
(a) A flock of birds.
(b) Storm clouds.
(c) A comet.
(d) An airplane.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Off of what country's coast is the island Phillip and his parents live on at the beginning of the book?

3. What happens to Phillip when Timothy spots land?

4. 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?

5. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?

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