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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?
(a) It is bombed by an aircraft.
(b) It is torpedoed.
(c) The engine malfunctions.
(d) It hits another ship.

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

3. In Chapter 4, when Phillip wakes up in the dark after feeling ill, what time does Timothy tell him it is?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 3 p.m.
(c) Noon.
(d) 10 a.m.

4. In Chapter 13, what does Phillip realize Timothy has been making for him?
(a) A cot.
(b) Fishing hooks.
(c) His own hut.
(d) A spear.

5. How does Grace feel about living on the island?
(a) Privileged.
(b) Delighted.
(c) Safe.
(d) Unhappy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?

3. On what date do the Chinese crews agree to sail again?

4. What is Phillip's father's name?

5. What does Timothy tell Phillip will be the main problem with Phillip traveling to the reef on his own?

(see the answer key)

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