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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Timothy and Phillip lose consciousness during the tempest?
(a) They are frightened.
(b) They are struck by flying debris.
(c) A tree falls and hits them.
(d) A wave crashes over their heads.

2. What does Phillip realize that oil will do for his signal fire?
(a) Make the smoke white.
(b) Make the smoke black.
(c) Make it smell better.
(d) Make the flames higher.

3. In Chapter 6, why does Timothy yell at Phillip?
(a) Phillip drinks all the water.
(b) Phillip falls into the shark infested waters.
(c) Phillip becomes despondent.
(d) Phillip eats all the food.

4. In Chapter 19, what does Phillip hear that makes him think he is dreaming?
(a) A dog barking.
(b) Singing.
(c) A ship's engine.
(d) People talking.

5. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?
(a) They are hot.
(b) They've decided clothes aren't necessary.
(c) The storm took their clothes.
(d) Their clothes have become too dirty to wear.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, what month is it when Phillip hears the sound of a plane?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Phillip toss onto the signal fire after he lights it?

3. Who is afraid of airplanes?

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

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

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