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

2. In Chapter 10, whom does Phillip tell Timothy his mother does not like?
(a) Chinese people.
(b) Men.
(c) Rich people.
(d) Black people.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why do ships avoid the Devil's Mouth?

4. What shape does Timothy say the island is?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After the hut is blown away in the tempest, what does Timothy do to protect Phillip from the storm?

3. In Chapter 12, what are the symptoms Timothy exhibits when he tells Phillip he has malaria?

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

5. Why does Timothy decide to teach Phillip how to fish?

6. What is the Devil's Mouth?

7. In Chapter 13, after Phillip learns to fish, what evidence is there that Phillip is growing more confident?

8. In Chapter 11, why does Phillip become nervous about Stew Cat's safety in Timothy's company?

9. What is a langosta?

10. When Timothy confesses to Phillip that he thinks they are in the Devil's Mouth, why does he tell Phillip that he still believes they will be rescued, even though it will be difficult for ships to come near the island?

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