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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what island are Phillip and his parents living when the book starts?
(a) Curacao.
(b) Bikini Islands.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) St. Thomas.

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

3. In Chapter 6, where does Timothy think he and Phillip will be better off?
(a) Dead.
(b) On the raft.
(c) On the island.
(d) In the ocean.

4. What does Phillip hide under his makeshift bed on the couch?
(a) His baseball card collection.
(b) A gun.
(c) A hatchet.
(d) His report card.

5. Why doesn't Timothy want Phillip to go to the reef with him at first?
(a) He doesn't want to share the fish.
(b) It is too dangerous.
(c) He is hiding treasure.
(d) He thinks there are people there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends destroyers and cruisers to protect the supply ships when they begin to sail again?

2. At what age does Timothy tell Phillip he began working on fishing boats?

3. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?

4. What does Phillip do to make sure the stick is hot enough to light the signal fire?

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

(see the answer key)

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