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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 does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?
(a) On his bottom.
(b) Crawl.
(c) He tells him not to move at all.
(d) Walk.

2. What did Timothy keep off the island while he chased away the jumbi?
(a) Lizards.
(b) Birds.
(c) Phillip.
(d) Stew.

3. Who shows Phillip around the Tern?
(a) His mother.
(b) The captain.
(c) His father.
(d) Henrik.

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

5. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?
(a) Four years.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on the island, what serious illness does Timothy come down with?

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?

(see the answer key)

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