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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) Angry.
(b) Worried.
(c) Confident.
(d) Uncertain.

2. Who does Timothy say raised him?
(a) Olivia Washington.
(b) His parents.
(c) Hannah Grumbs.
(d) Grace Enright.

3. When Phillip first asks Timothy for water while on the raft, where does Timothy get the water?
(a) From a small bottle of water.
(b) From a large keg on the raft.
(c) From the ocean.
(d) From a canteen around his neck.

4. While on the raft, how do Phillip and Timothy get fish to eat?
(a) They spear them.
(b) They use a fishing pole.
(c) The fish jump and land on the raft.
(d) They use a net.

5. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip begin to dislike Timothy?
(a) Timothy shouts at him.
(b) Timothy doesn't like Phillip.
(c) He is unhappy about the amount of water Timothy gives him.
(d) He thinks Timothy is evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?

2. What does Timothy tell Phillip is missing from the cay?

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

4. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?

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

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