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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 - 3 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alec's uncle give to him on his birthday?
(a) A cake.
(b) A pocket knife.
(c) A gold watch.
(d) A silver coin.

2. What remnant from the sinking ship Alec was on does Alec find on the island when making his shelter?
(a) The captain's hat.
(b) A lifeboat.
(c) Driftwood that says Drake.
(d) A tea cup.

3. What does a man try to do to Alec while they are waiting to be put on lifeboats in Chapter 2?
(a) He tries to throw him overboard.
(b) He tries to put him in a lifeboat.
(c) He tries to steal his food.
(d) He tries to take his lifejacket off of him.

4. What does Alec find on the rocks at the shoreline which he remembers from biology class is edible?
(a) Carragheen.
(b) A red, leafy plant.
(c) Turtles.
(d) Snails.

5. What part of Alec's body is covered in blood when he regains consciousness on the boat's deck in Chapter 2?
(a) His elbow.
(b) His hand.
(c) His foot.
(d) His head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Black doing when Alec finds him near the water spring on the island in Chapter 3?

2. What does Alec do in hopes he will find water to drink when he reaches the island?

3. What does Alec uses to fill the holes in his driftwood shelter on the island?

4. Based on the Black's physique, what does Alec think he may be going to England for?

5. What is one of the physical signs of dehydration Alec exhibits in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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