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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 is the charge against the Chinese crewmen who refuse to sail?
(a) Murder.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Theft.
(d) Traitors.

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

3. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?
(a) Find treasure.
(b) Catch a lot of fish.
(c) Die.
(d) Learn to swim.

4. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?
(a) Cruise ship.
(b) Oil tanker.
(c) Battleship
(d) Submarine.

5. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?
(a) A leg from the lean to.
(b) Driftwood.
(c) Pieces of the water keg.
(d) A plank from the raft.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back?

2. Off of what country's coast is the island Phillip and his parents live on at the beginning of the book?

3. In Chapter 6, where does Timothy think he and Phillip will be better off?

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

5. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip begin to dislike Timothy?

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