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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in the dawn after Alec's shelter has burned down?
(a) Alec's finds another boy living on the island.
(b) A rescue plane arrives.
(c) A ship anchors at the shore.
(d) The Black disappears.

2. Why does Alec make a spear with his pocket knife?
(a) To kill the Black.
(b) Because he is bored.
(c) To try to catch fish.
(d) To protect himself from wildlife.

3. Where is Alec's ship heading to before he boards another to the U.S. in Chapter 1?
(a) Italy.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Luxembourg.

4. What does the Black do the first time Alec tries to touch his head on the island?
(a) He quivers then runs away.
(b) He gnashes his teeth at Alec.
(c) He calms and lets him.
(d) He kicks at Alec.

5. 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) Driftwood that says Drake.
(c) A tea cup.
(d) A lifeboat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pat say about the Black before Alec leaves for New York?

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

3. What happens the first time Alec tries to get on the Black's back while on the island?

4. Why does Alec say he cannot leave the island when the men first offer to take him to Rio de Janeiro?

5. What does Alec's uncle give to him on his birthday?

(see the answer key)

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