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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?
(a) Learn to swim.
(b) Find treasure.
(c) Catch a lot of fish.
(d) Die.

2. What happens to Phillip when Timothy spots land?
(a) He trips over the water keg.
(b) He regains his sight.
(c) He stumbles off the raft.
(d) He falls and hits his head.

3. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?
(a) They are cowards.
(b) They have no submarines or aircraft weaponry.
(c) They are on the side of the Germans.
(d) They aren't smart enough.

4. After Phillip goes blind, how long does Timothy tell him it will take him to regain his sight?
(a) A month.
(b) A couple of days.
(c) He will never regain his sight.
(d) A year.

5. How old is Phillip when the book begins?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty-two.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the charge against the Chinese crewmen who refuse to sail?

2. In Chapter 3, when Timothy and Phillip are on the raft, where does Timothy believe they are?

3. What does Timothy build on a forty foot rise near the palm trees?

4. In Chapter 8, after going to get langosta, why does Timothy groan?

5. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?

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