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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?
(a) Stew.
(b) Grace.
(c) Henrik.
(d) Phillip.

2. In Chapter 16, how does Phillip tell time?
(a) With Timothy's old watch.
(b) By the sound of the waves.
(c) By when Stew comes to him for food.
(d) By feeling the position of the sun.

3. After his rescue, why does Phillip study ocean charts?
(a) To find Timothy's home so he can go there.
(b) To find the islands Timothy spoke of.
(c) To study for a geography exam.
(d) So he can become a sea captain.

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

5. What do the rains of the tempest feel like to Phillip?
(a) Soft taps.
(b) Soothing.
(c) Hailstones.
(d) Nails.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what is Phillip doing when Timothy tells him he feels the same way, but there is nothing to be gained by it?

2. How does Phillip arrange the sticks of the campfire to make lighting the signal fire easier?

3. Why does Timothy warn Phillip to stay away from the edge of the raft?

4. In Chapter Twelve, when does Timothy's fever finally break?

5. Why do ships avoid the Devil's Mouth?

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