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

2. How does Timothy know that a tempest is on the way?
(a) It gets very cold.
(b) The waves make a cracking noise.
(c) There are no fish in the fishing hole.
(d) The birds leave the island.

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

4. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?
(a) An armed tanker.
(b) A battleship.
(c) A fishing trawler.
(d) A submarine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?

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

3. In Chapter 13, what does Phillip realize Timothy has been making for him?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy make for Phillip to help him get around?

5. How does Phillip's father feel about the prospect of the supply ships sailing again?

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