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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, From the Boundless Deep.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did trees first begin to grow on the island?
(a) Birds pecked at seeds.
(b) The wood from rafts took root.
(c) Storm winds carried saplings to shore.
(d) Natives planted orchards.

2. What early life forms can the ocean bring to an island?
(a) Lichens.
(b) Moss.
(c) None of the given answers.
(d) Both of the given answers.

3. How deeply was the island submerged?
(a) Twelve inches.
(b) Twelve dozen feet.
(c) Twelve hundred feet.
(d) Twelve feet.

4. What time span is covered in Chapter 1?
(a) A century.
(b) Millions of years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) A week.

5. What beneficial object may have reached the island in bird excrement?
(a) A plant seed.
(b) Fire.
(c) Medicine.
(d) A message.

Short Answer Questions

1. What living creatures are likely to discover a new island?

2. In comparison with the other land masses on the planet, what best describes these islands?

3. At the end of Chapter 1, what best describes the island?

4. What beneficial things may have reached the island by being caught up in the wind?

5. What is true about the body of water in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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