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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon discovering he is blind, who does Phillip call for?
(a) Henrik.
(b) His mother.
(c) Timothy.
(d) His father.

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

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

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

5. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Fifteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the lifeboat Phillip and his mother get into as it is lowered into the water?

2. Where does Phillip think Timothy is from?

3. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy spot in the sky?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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