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

2. Why does the army officer tell Phillip and Henrik to leave the bridge?
(a) The bridge is private property.
(b) They are creating a nuisance.
(c) They are vandalizing the bridge.
(d) They are in torpedo range.

3. Where does Phillip tell Timothy he is from?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Africa.
(c) New York City.
(d) St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.

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

5. When the supply ships stop sailing, what are the islanders worried about running out of?
(a) Fresh water and vegetables.
(b) Coffee and sugar.
(c) Money and alcohol.
(d) Meat and grains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Timothy warn Phillip to stay away from the edge of the raft?

2. What happens to the Tern as it sets sail?

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

4. What island does Henrik tell Phillip has been destroyed?

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

(see the answer key)

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