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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?
(a) He is bored.
(b) To cool a bee sting.
(c) He is hot.
(d) To catch a fish.

2. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?
(a) Fishing.
(b) War.
(c) Sailors.
(d) The harbor.

3. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?
(a) Crying.
(b) Running down the dock.
(c) Working.
(d) Standing on top of the fort waving goodbye.

4. When does the rain begin to fall, signaling the beginning of the tempest?
(a) As night falls.
(b) Around noon.
(c) At dawn.
(d) Late at night.

5. At the end of Chapter 11, what is Timothy sure will change?
(a) The weather.
(b) Their luck.
(c) The number of fish around the island.
(d) Phillip's attitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phillip's father feel about the prospect of the supply ships sailing again?

2. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?

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

4. Upon discovering he is blind, who does Phillip call for?

5. What is the name of the bridge that gives Phillip and Henrik a view of the harbor?

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