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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on the raft, how do Phillip and Timothy get fish to eat?
(a) They use a net.
(b) They use a fishing pole.
(c) They spear them.
(d) The fish jump and land on the raft.

2. Where does Phillip tell Timothy he is from?
(a) Africa.
(b) St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.
(c) New York City.
(d) New Orleans.

3. Which of his mother's attitudes does Phillip agree with for the first time in Chapter 3?
(a) Her dislike of black people.
(b) Her distrust of sailors.
(c) Her love of black people.
(d) Her desire to return to Virginia.

4. 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?
(a) Crying.
(b) Vomiting.
(c) Swimming away.
(d) Shouting.

5. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?
(a) A plank from the raft.
(b) Pieces of the water keg.
(c) A leg from the lean to.
(d) Driftwood.

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

7. 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 are on the side of the Germans.
(d) They aren't smart enough.

8. What ship do Phillip and his mother board to leave the island?
(a) S.S. Empire Tern.
(b) S.S. Hato.
(c) S.S. Blackbird.
(d) The Queen Anne.

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

10. How does Phillip's father feel about the prospect of the supply ships sailing again?
(a) Confident.
(b) Worried.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Angry.

11. What happens to Phillip when Timothy spots land?
(a) He regains his sight.
(b) He stumbles off the raft.
(c) He falls and hits his head.
(d) He trips over the water keg.

12. Why does Timothy warn Phillip to stay away from the edge of the raft?
(a) The water is too cold.
(b) He can't swim.
(c) There are jellyfish nearby.
(d) There are sharks in the water.

13. Who is Stew?
(a) The cook's cat.
(b) Timothy's cat.
(c) The cook.
(d) The captain's dog.

14. In Chapter 6, when Phillip reminds Timothy that they've spotted land, what returns to Timothy's voice?
(a) Power.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Joy.

15. Where do Phillip and Henrik often spend time playing pirates?
(a) The ancient fort.
(b) The harbor.
(c) In Henrik's basement.
(d) In Phillip's back yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the charge against the Chinese crewmen who refuse to sail?

2. Who helps Phillip into his life jacket when their boat is sinking?

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

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

5. How does Grace feel about living on the island?

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