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

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

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

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

5. As the tempest blows, why does Timothy have Phillip lie flat on the ground?
(a) The hut has blown away.
(b) So he won't fall in the water.
(c) To avoid the rising waters.
(d) So he won't get hit by a falling tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Phillip believe about Timothy?

2. How deep is the water in the fishing hole?

3. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back?

4. What method do Timothy and Phillip use to mark time on the island?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

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