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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 dislike of black people.
(b) Her distrust of sailors.
(c) Her love of black people.
(d) Her desire to return to Virginia.

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

3. How does Timothy know that a tempest is on the way?
(a) There are no fish in the fishing hole.
(b) The waves make a cracking noise.
(c) The birds leave the island.
(d) It gets very cold.

4. What color is the beach on the cay?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

5. Why does Phillip decide that Timothy chose a high spot to build their campsite on?
(a) In case a storm caused the waters to rise.
(b) It is a sunnier spot.
(c) Timothy doesn't like the beach.
(d) For a better view.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Timothy and Phillip make to help Phillip get from the campsite to the signal fire pile?

2. In Chapter 6, when Phillip reminds Timothy that they've spotted land, what returns to Timothy's voice?

3. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?

4. Why do Timothy and Phillip lose consciousness during the tempest?

5. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?

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