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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What island does Henrik tell Phillip has been destroyed?
(a) St. Thomas.
(b) Curacao.
(c) Easter Island.
(d) Aruba.

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) New York.
(c) Panama.
(d) England.

7. 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 desire to return to Virginia.
(d) Her love of black people.

8. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?
(a) Grace.
(b) Stew.
(c) Henrik.
(d) Phillip.

9. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?
(a) Madison.
(b) Alberta.
(c) Willemstad.
(d) Fort Curacao.

10. How does Grace feel about living on the island?
(a) Privileged.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Safe.
(d) Delighted.

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

12. 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 let him stay.
(c) To take his father with them.
(d) To get a dog when they return.

13. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?
(a) Battleship
(b) Cruise ship.
(c) Oil tanker.
(d) Submarine.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Tern as it sets sail?

2. Who shows Phillip around the Tern?

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

4. In Chapter 4, what does Timothy tell Phillip is temporary?

5. Who does Timothy say raised him?

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