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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on the island, what serious illness does Timothy come down with?
(a) TB.
(b) Scarlet Fever.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Measles.

2. In Chapter 13, what does Phillip believe about Timothy?
(a) He is the smartest man Phillip knows.
(b) He has gone crazy.
(c) He is older than he says he is.
(d) He has given up hope of rescue.

3. What ship do Phillip and his mother board to leave the island?
(a) The Queen Anne.
(b) S.S. Hato.
(c) S.S. Blackbird.
(d) S.S. Empire Tern.

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

5. What does Timothy do to mark a path for Phillip along the reef?
(a) Makes a rock path along the reef.
(b) Strings wind chimes along the way to the reef.
(c) Plants poles in the reef.
(d) Makes a line of seashells along the reef.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?

2. What color is the beach on the cay?

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

4. Which of his mother's attitudes does Phillip agree with for the first time in Chapter 3?

5. What is a langosta?

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