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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shape does Timothy say the island is?
(a) Melon shaped.
(b) Circular.
(c) Rectangular.
(d) Long and narrow.

2. What does Timothy use to make the lean-to on the raft?
(a) Seaweed and driftwood.
(b) The water keg.
(c) Some planks and their clothing.
(d) An old sail from the ship.

3. How does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?
(a) Walk.
(b) Crawl.
(c) On his bottom.
(d) He tells him not to move at all.

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?
(a) Swimming away.
(b) Crying.
(c) Shouting.
(d) Vomiting.

5. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?
(a) He believes she is safe.
(b) He believes she is dead.
(c) He believes she has returned to Virginia.
(d) He believes she is on the other side of the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the islanders call the Chinese crewmen when they refuse to sail?

2. In Chapter 6, why does Timothy yell at Phillip?

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

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

5. Who does Timothy say raised him?

(see the answer key)

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