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

2. In Chapter 10, who doesn't like the rain?
(a) Stew.
(b) The langosta.
(c) Timothy.
(d) Phillip.

3. What does Phillip note about Timothy following his illness?
(a) He is fearful.
(b) He never fully regains his strength.
(c) His personality changes.
(d) He is stronger than ever.

4. What method do Timothy and Phillip use to mark time on the island?
(a) The carve notches on a tree.
(b) They drop pebbles in a can.
(c) They do not mark time.
(d) They line rocks up on the beach.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Phillip realize Timothy is trying to make him?

2. What does Phillip learn to feel the direction of so he will know where to fish?

3. What does Timothy make the hut out of?

4. In Chapter 8, whom does Phillip imagine he will have a tale to tell?

5. What does Timothy agree to stop calling Phillip, and call him his real name instead?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Timothy tell Phillip to try to convince him that, despite his blindness, Phillip will be able to weave a sleeping mat?

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

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

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