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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy spot in the sky?
(a) Storm clouds.
(b) A flock of birds.
(c) A comet.
(d) An airplane.

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

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

4. In Chapter 3, when Timothy and Phillip are on the raft, where does Timothy believe they are?
(a) Near Hawaii.
(b) Near Panama.
(c) Near the cays.
(d) Near Canada.

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

6. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?
(a) War.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Sailors.
(d) The harbor.

7. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Four years.
(d) Fifteen years.

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

9. Who is afraid of airplanes?
(a) Grace.
(b) Phillip.
(c) Timothy.
(d) Henrik.

10. 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) Vomiting.
(b) Crying.
(c) Shouting.
(d) Swimming away.

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

12. In Chapter 3, how much water does Timothy give Phillip when he first asks for it?
(a) As much as he can drink.
(b) A tiny cup.
(c) One sip.
(d) A large cupful.

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

14. How many passengers board the ship with Phillip and his mother to leave the island?
(a) 56.
(b) 8.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how old does Timothy tell Phillip he is?

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

3. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?

4. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?

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

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