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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?
(a) He believes she is dead.
(b) He believes she is on the other side of the island.
(c) He believes she has returned to Virginia.
(d) He believes she is safe.

2. What does Phillip cover Timothy with when he shivers due to his illness?
(a) Palm fronds.
(b) Sand.
(c) A piece of sail cloth.
(d) Grape leaves.

3. Why doesn't Timothy want Phillip to go to the reef with him at first?
(a) It is too dangerous.
(b) He is hiding treasure.
(c) He doesn't want to share the fish.
(d) He thinks there are people there.

4. In Chapter 12, when Timothy stumbles out of the hut while ill, where does Phillip find him?
(a) In the water.
(b) By the signal fire.
(c) By the fishing hole.
(d) On the raft.

5. In Chapter 10, who doesn't like the rain?
(a) The langosta.
(b) Phillip.
(c) Timothy.
(d) Stew.

6. In Chapter 12, as Timothy and Phillip return from the beach to their campsite, what does Timothy do for the first time?
(a) Tells Phillip his real age.
(b) Catches a langosta.
(c) Tells Phillip where he is from.
(d) Leans on Phillip.

7. How deep is the water in the fishing hole?
(a) 50 feet deep.
(b) 20 feet deep.
(c) 4 feet deep.
(d) 8 feet deep.

8. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy tell Phillip he was doing on the north shore?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Cutting fire wood.
(d) Looking for ships.

9. What reason does Phillip give Timothy for being unable to help with the work?
(a) Phillip doesn't want to.
(b) Phillip is too weak.
(c) Work is for adults.
(d) Phillip is blind.

10. How do Timothy and Phillip feel when Phillip catches a fish?
(a) Proud.
(b) Sad.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Disappointed.

11. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy insist Phillip help him make?
(a) The hut.
(b) Phillip's sleeping mat.
(c) A new raft.
(d) A water collection system.

12. In Chapter Twelve, when does Timothy's fever finally break?
(a) Early evening.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Mid-morning.
(d) Noon.

13. Why does Timothy think people have different colors of skin?
(a) Because of the parts of the world they live in.
(b) Because people are all different.
(c) Because some skin colors are better than others.
(d) For the same reason fish and flowers come in different colors.

14. In Chapter 7, what does Timothy say to Phillip to calm his fears?
(a) There is nothing to fear on the island.
(b) He can see another island.
(c) There is plenty of food and water on the island.
(d) He can see a ship.

15. What does Timothy use to make fishing line?
(a) His own hair.
(b) Strings from their clothing.
(c) Strands of a life line.
(d) A vine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Phillip realize Timothy is trying to make him?

2. How long are Phillip and Timothy on the island before it rains for the first time?

3. What do Timothy and Phillip make to help Phillip get from the campsite to the signal fire pile?

4. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?

5. What does Timothy make the hut out of?

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