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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?
(a) The American Navy.
(b) The German Navy.
(c) The British Navy.
(d) The Chinese Navy.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?
(a) He believes she is safe.
(b) He believes she is on the other side of the island.
(c) He believes she is dead.
(d) He believes she has returned to Virginia.

3. In Chapter 10, whom does Phillip tell Timothy his mother does not like?
(a) Black people.
(b) Men.
(c) Rich people.
(d) Chinese people.

4. When Timothy asks Phillip to help him write a message in the sand, what does Phillip discover?
(a) There are spiny urchins on the beach.
(b) Timothy cannot read or write.
(c) There is nothing to write with.
(d) Phillip has forgotten how to spell.

5. Who helps Phillip into his life jacket when their boat is sinking?
(a) His mother.
(b) A sailor.
(c) Timothy.
(d) The captain.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?

4. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?

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

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