2. What does Phillip cover Timothy with when he shivers due to his illness?
(a) Palm fronds.
(b) Sand.
(c) A piece of sail cloth.
(d) Grape leaves.

3. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?
(a) He believes she is dead.
(b) He believes she has returned to Virginia.
(c) He believes she is safe.
(d) He believes she is on the other side of the island.

4. In Chapter 7, what does Timothy say to Phillip to calm his fears?
(a) He can see another island.
(b) There is nothing to fear on the island.
(c) He can see a ship.
(d) There is plenty of food and water on the island.

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. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?

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

3. How do Timothy and Phillip get coconuts in Chapter 13?

4. How do Timothy and Phillip feel when Phillip catches a fish?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy tell Phillip he was doing on the north shore?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are three steps Timothy and Phillip take to prepare themselves for the tempest?

4. When Phillip tells Timothy that his mother doesn't like black people and asks Timothy why, what is Timothy's response?

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. What is a langosta?

7. What is the Devil's Mouth?

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

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

10. What does the hut Timothy builds on the island look like?

(see the answer keys)

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