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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Timothy tell Phillip will be the main problem with Phillip traveling to the reef on his own?
(a) He may get lost.
(b) Stepping on sea urchins.
(c) The path is steep.
(d) The risk of falling.

2. When Timothy recovers from his illness, what doesn't he recall doing?
(a) Phillip's name.
(b) Going down to the beach.
(c) Yelling at Phillip.
(d) The shipwreck.

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 8, how old does Timothy admit he is?
(a) 63.
(b) Over 70.
(c) Over 50.
(d) 92.

7. Why does Phillip decide that Timothy chose a high spot to build their campsite on?
(a) Timothy doesn't like the beach.
(b) For a better view.
(c) It is a sunnier spot.
(d) In case a storm caused the waters to rise.

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

9. What does Phillip learn to feel the direction of so he will know where to fish?
(a) The movement of the fish.
(b) The wind.
(c) The water.
(d) The sun.

10. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy put on top of the hut?
(a) A sun roof.
(b) Mud.
(c) A carving of a cat.
(d) A lightning rod.

11. When does the rain begin to fall, signaling the beginning of the tempest?
(a) At dawn.
(b) Late at night.
(c) As night falls.
(d) Around noon.

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

13. At what age does Timothy tell Phillip he began working on fishing boats?
(a) 5.
(b) 21.
(c) 10.
(d) 16.

14. 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.

15. How long are Phillip and Timothy on the island before it rains for the first time?
(a) One week.
(b) A month.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy do when Phillip calls him a stupid, ugly black man?

3. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy make for Phillip to help him get around?

4. What does Timothy smash with a rock to make Phillip's first trip along the reef safer?

5. What does Timothy make the hut out of?

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