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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 vomit over the side of the raft?
(a) He has the stomach flu.
(b) He has eaten a bad fish.
(c) Timothy hit him in the stomach.
(d) He is in shock.

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

3. Upon discovering he is blind, who does Phillip call for?
(a) His father.
(b) Henrik.
(c) Timothy.
(d) His mother.

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

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

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

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

8. What is the name of the bridge that gives Phillip and Henrik a view of the harbor?
(a) London Bridge.
(b) Willemstad Bridge.
(c) Golden Gate Bridge.
(d) Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge.

9. What does Timothy use to make the lean-to on the raft?
(a) Seaweed and driftwood.
(b) The water keg.
(c) Some planks and their clothing.
(d) An old sail from the ship.

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

11. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?
(a) Running down the dock.
(b) Standing on top of the fort waving goodbye.
(c) Crying.
(d) Working.

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

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

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

15. What is the last name of Phillip's friend, Henrik?
(a) Van Lipsen.
(b) Gibson.
(c) Van Boven.
(d) Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, when Phillip wakes up in the dark after feeling ill, what time does Timothy tell him it is?

2. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?

3. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?

4. When the refinery shuts down, what are the Allies unable to get from the island?

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

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