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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?
(a) Their clothes have become too dirty to wear.
(b) The storm took their clothes.
(c) They've decided clothes aren't necessary.
(d) They are hot.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a langosta?

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

4. In Chapter 13, what does Phillip realize Timothy has been making for him?

5. What did Timothy keep off the island while he chased away the jumbi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Timothy tell Phillip will be his main danger as he makes his way along the poles planted in the reef to the fishing hole?

2. What stops Phillip's sobbing when Timothy first leaves him to get langosta?

3. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?

4. What is a langosta?

5. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back from him as he tells Phillip about the island they are on and their prospects of being rescued?

6. Why does Timothy plan to keep a constant small fire burning at their campsite?

7. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?

8. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?

9. Why is Phillip angry the first time Timothy goes to find langosta for their dinner?

10. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?

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