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

2. Upon discovering he is blind, who does Phillip call for?
(a) Timothy.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) Henrik.

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

4. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back?
(a) Timothy is too cheerful.
(b) The tone of Timothy's voice.
(c) He can hear Timothy fidgeting.
(d) Timothy won't speak to him.

5. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy do when Phillip calls him a stupid, ugly black man?
(a) Timothy slaps Phillip.
(b) Timothy cries.
(c) Timothy leaves the campsite in a huff.
(d) Timothy agrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?

2. When Timothy first goes to explore the island, why does Phillip panic?

3. Who helps Phillip into his life jacket when their boat is sinking?

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

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

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