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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip begin to dislike Timothy?
(a) He is unhappy about the amount of water Timothy gives him.
(b) He thinks Timothy is evil.
(c) Timothy doesn't like Phillip.
(d) Timothy shouts at him.

2. In Chapter 3, how does Phillip react to the amount of water Timothy gives him?
(a) He understands the need to ration the water.
(b) He complains about Timothy's stinginess and demands more.
(c) He says he will be unable to drink so much.
(d) He is surprised by Timothy's generosity.

3. Why does the army officer tell Phillip and Henrik to leave the bridge?
(a) They are creating a nuisance.
(b) The bridge is private property.
(c) They are vandalizing the bridge.
(d) They are in torpedo range.

4. What happens to the Tern as it sets sail?
(a) It sails safely away.
(b) It explodes.
(c) It hits another ship.
(d) It sinks.

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

6. Where does Phillip's father work?
(a) At a grocery store.
(b) On a ship.
(c) At the post office.
(d) At the refinery.

7. Who sends destroyers and cruisers to protect the supply ships when they begin to sail again?
(a) Japanese and German Navy.
(b) American Navy.
(c) German Navy.
(d) American and Dutch navies.

8. What color is the beach on the cay?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) White.

9. What appeal does Phillip make to his mother when she says she wants to leave the island?
(a) To take Henrik with them.
(b) To get a dog when they return.
(c) To take his father with them.
(d) To let him stay.

10. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?
(a) It hits another ship.
(b) It is torpedoed.
(c) It is bombed by an aircraft.
(d) The engine malfunctions.

11. What is the charge against the Chinese crewmen who refuse to sail?
(a) Murder.
(b) Traitors.
(c) Mutiny.
(d) Theft.

12. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?
(a) They are cowards.
(b) They have no submarines or aircraft weaponry.
(c) They aren't smart enough.
(d) They are on the side of the Germans.

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

14. On what date do the Chinese crews agree to sail again?
(a) July 8.
(b) February 21.
(c) May 12.
(d) December 6.

15. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?
(a) Learn to swim.
(b) Catch a lot of fish.
(c) Die.
(d) Find treasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Phillip goes blind, how long does Timothy tell him it will take him to regain his sight?

2. What happens to the lifeboat Phillip and his mother get into as it is lowered into the water?

3. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?

4. In Chapter 6, where does Timothy think he and Phillip will be better off?

5. Which of his mother's attitudes does Phillip agree with for the first time in Chapter 3?

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