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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what island are Phillip and his parents living when the book starts?
(a) St. Thomas.
(b) Curacao.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Bikini Islands.

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

3. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?
(a) It is bombed by an aircraft.
(b) The engine malfunctions.
(c) It is torpedoed.
(d) It hits another ship.

4. In Chapter 7, when Timothy tells Phillip he isn't sure where they are, what does Phillip think of Timothy?
(a) He has poor eyesight.
(b) He must be a stupid black man.
(c) He is very intelligent.
(d) He must have gone crazy.

5. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?
(a) A submarine.
(b) A fishing trawler.
(c) An armed tanker.
(d) A battleship.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?

2. How big is the hut Timothy builds?

3. What shape does Timothy say the island is?

4. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?

5. What happens to Phillip when Timothy spots land?

(see the answer key)

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