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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Games, and Chapter 6, The City of Gold and Lead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beanpole convince Moritz to do when Ulf hasn't returned by evening?
(a) To let Will go look for Moritz.
(b) To call the police.
(c) To let him go look for Moritz.
(d) To leave the town.

2. What was wrong with most of the nails the boys tried to use for the raft?
(a) They were too thin.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They were too short.
(d) They were twisted and rusted.

3. How long does it take the boys to make a raft?
(a) All day.
(b) Two days.
(c) A couple of hours.
(d) Most of the morning.

4. How much dry space is there on the raft?
(a) All of the raft.
(b) Three corners.
(c) One corner.
(d) Half of the raft.

5. How does Fritz respond to Will's friendly overtures?
(a) With friendliness.
(b) With silence.
(c) He doesn't, he's shy.
(d) With scorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What place in town does Will find fascinating?

2. Why did Will, Henry, and Beanpole travel together?

3. How does the man on the island say he will pay the boys for work?

4. What do the captain and the first mate wear on their heads?

5. Why is Will becoming worried as the masters look over the athletes?

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