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

2. Why doesn't Timothy want Phillip to go to the reef with him at first?
(a) It is too dangerous.
(b) He doesn't want to share the fish.
(c) He is hiding treasure.
(d) He thinks there are people there.

3. Why do Timothy and Phillip lose consciousness during the tempest?
(a) They are frightened.
(b) A wave crashes over their heads.
(c) A tree falls and hits them.
(d) They are struck by flying debris.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How big is the hut Timothy builds?

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

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

5. What does Timothy use to make fishing line?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the Devil's Mouth?

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

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

5. After Timothy's fever breaks and he is able to return to the campsite, what two observations about Timothy does Phillip make?

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

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

8. 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?

9. What stops Phillip's sobbing when Timothy first leaves him to get 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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