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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the tempest ends, what does Phillip notice about Timothy's back?
(a) There is one large cut on it.
(b) It has been flayed to ribbons.
(c) It has a few bruises.
(d) It is very strong.

3. What is a jumbi?
(a) A large wolf-like animal.
(b) A lucky spirit.
(c) A fish.
(d) An evil spirit.

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

5. What does Timothy smash with a rock to make Phillip's first trip along the reef safer?
(a) Sea urchins.
(b) Crabs.
(c) Sharp rocks.
(d) Mussel shells.

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

7. As the tempest blows, why does Timothy have Phillip lie flat on the ground?
(a) The hut has blown away.
(b) So he won't get hit by a falling tree.
(c) To avoid the rising waters.
(d) So he won't fall in the water.

8. At the end of Chapter 11, what is Timothy sure will change?
(a) The weather.
(b) Phillip's attitude.
(c) Their luck.
(d) The number of fish around the island.

9. What do Timothy and Phillip make to help Phillip get from the campsite to the signal fire pile?
(a) Crutches.
(b) A fence.
(c) A stone path.
(d) A rope.

10. 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.

11. Why do ships avoid the Devil's Mouth?
(a) It is enemy territory.
(b) There are dangerous reefs there.
(c) There is nothing there to see.
(d) The waters are shark-infested.

12. In Chapter 7, when Timothy tells Phillip he isn't sure where they are, what does Phillip think of Timothy?
(a) He must be a stupid black man.
(b) He has poor eyesight.
(c) He is very intelligent.
(d) He must have gone crazy.

13. In Chapter 11, what can't Phillip find on the beach?
(a) Seaweed.
(b) Fish.
(c) The raft.
(d) The signal fire pile.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the rains of the tempest feel like to Phillip?

2. When Timothy asks Phillip to help him write a message in the sand, what does Phillip discover?

3. What does Timothy use to make fishing line?

4. In Chapter E11, what does Timothy bring to Phillip and place in his lap?

5. In Chapter 8, after going to get langosta, why does Timothy groan?

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