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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Timothy and Phillip get coconuts in Chapter 13?
(a) They collect them off the beach.
(b) Timothy climbs a tree.
(c) They throw rocks at the coconuts hanging from the tree.
(d) Phillip climbs a tree.

2. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?
(a) They are hot.
(b) The storm took their clothes.
(c) They've decided clothes aren't necessary.
(d) Their clothes have become too dirty to wear.

3. Who tells Henrik the American Navy will arrive at Curacao soon?
(a) Phillip, Sr.
(b) One of the Chinese crewmen.
(c) Grace.
(d) Phillip.

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

5. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy tell Phillip he was doing on the north shore?
(a) Cutting fire wood.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Looking for ships.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Off of what country's coast is the island Phillip and his parents live on at the beginning of the book?

2. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy spot in the sky?

3. In Chapter 8, how old does Timothy admit he is?

4. Why does Timothy think people have different colors of skin?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy put on top of the hut?

(see the answer key)

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