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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of his mother's attitudes does Phillip agree with for the first time in Chapter 3?
(a) Her love of black people.
(b) Her desire to return to Virginia.
(c) Her dislike of black people.
(d) Her distrust of sailors.

2. In Chapter 10, who doesn't like the rain?
(a) Timothy.
(b) Stew.
(c) Phillip.
(d) The langosta.

3. When Phillip first asks Timothy for water while on the raft, where does Timothy get the water?
(a) From a canteen around his neck.
(b) From a small bottle of water.
(c) From the ocean.
(d) From a large keg on the raft.

4. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?
(a) Six months.
(b) One year.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Four years.

5. What does Timothy tell Phillip is missing from the cay?
(a) Fish.
(b) Trees.
(c) Shelter.
(d) A source of water and inhabitants.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what island are Phillip and his parents living when the book starts?

2. As the tempest blows, why does Timothy have Phillip lie flat on the ground?

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

4. In Chapter 10, whom does Phillip tell Timothy his mother does not like?

5. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?

(see the answer key)

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