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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how old does Timothy admit he is?
(a) 63.
(b) 92.
(c) Over 50.
(d) Over 70.

2. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy tell Phillip he was doing on the north shore?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Looking for ships.
(d) Cutting fire wood.

3. How does Timothy suggest they can get more drinking water?
(a) They can filter the sea water.
(b) They can crack open coconuts.
(c) They cannot get more drinking water.
(d) They can collect rainwater.

4. Who is Grace?
(a) Phillip's sister.
(b) Henrik's mother.
(c) Phillip's teacher.
(d) Phillip's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy insist Phillip help him make?

2. What appeal does Phillip make to his mother when she says she wants to leave the island?

3. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?

4. What color is the beach on the cay?

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

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