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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Phillip know when it is late May?
(a) There are 48 rocks lined up on the beach.
(b) He does not know.
(c) There are 48 notches on the tree.
(d) There are 48 pebbles in the can.

2. How do Timothy and Phillip get coconuts in Chapter 13?
(a) They throw rocks at the coconuts hanging from the tree.
(b) Timothy climbs a tree.
(c) They collect them off the beach.
(d) Phillip climbs a tree.

3. What does Phillip note about Timothy following his illness?
(a) He is stronger than ever.
(b) He is fearful.
(c) He never fully regains his strength.
(d) His personality changes.

4. What do the rains of the tempest feel like to Phillip?
(a) Soft taps.
(b) Nails.
(c) Soothing.
(d) Hailstones.

5. In Chapter 13, what does Phillip believe about Timothy?
(a) He has given up hope of rescue.
(b) He is older than he says he is.
(c) He has gone crazy.
(d) He is the smartest man Phillip knows.

6. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back?
(a) He can hear Timothy fidgeting.
(b) Timothy is too cheerful.
(c) The tone of Timothy's voice.
(d) Timothy won't speak to him.

7. How does Timothy act when he is ill in Chapter 12?
(a) Sad.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Delirious.

8. Why do Timothy and Phillip lose consciousness during the tempest?
(a) They are struck by flying debris.
(b) A wave crashes over their heads.
(c) They are frightened.
(d) A tree falls and hits them.

9. When Timothy first goes to explore the island, why does Phillip panic?
(a) He is sure Timothy will kill him.
(b) He hears something growling.
(c) He is bitten by something.
(d) He is left alone on the beach.

10. How does Timothy suggest they can get more drinking water?
(a) They can collect rainwater.
(b) They can crack open coconuts.
(c) They cannot get more drinking water.
(d) They can filter the sea water.

11. What does Phillip feel slithering around his feet as the tempest begins to hit?
(a) Fog.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Lizards.
(d) Fish.

12. How many feet out on the reef is the fishing hole?
(a) 5 feet.
(b) 100 feet.
(c) 50 feet.
(d) 20 feet.

13. Why do Timothy and Phillip eat a large meal before the tempest hits?
(a) The food is about to spoil.
(b) The fish may not return for a week.
(c) They are very hungry from preparing for the storm.
(d) They need to use up the food they have stored.

14. What shape does Timothy say the island is?
(a) Circular.
(b) Melon shaped.
(c) Long and narrow.
(d) Rectangular.

15. What does Timothy agree to stop calling Phillip, and call him his real name instead?
(a) Master.
(b) Son.
(c) Young Boss.
(d) Sir.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?

2. When Phillip discovers Timothy is dead, who or what comes to him?

3. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?

4. What does Phillip cover Timothy with when he shivers due to his illness?

5. What method do Timothy and Phillip use to mark time on the island?

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