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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Hermit of the Island.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the boys having a difficult time beaching the raft?
(a) They have no means to steer it.
(b) They have no strength from not eating.
(c) The banks are too far away.
(d) The current is too strong.

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

3. What is the name of the captain of the barge?
(a) Billy.
(b) Kuna.
(c) Donald.
(d) Ulf.

4. Why can't the man on the island do his own work?
(a) He doesn't have a horse to pull the plow.
(b) He is too old.
(c) He has arthritis in his shoulder.
(d) He doesn't know how to do carpentry.

5. Who does Will want to go to the games with him?
(a) His two best friends.
(b) His cousin, Fritz.
(c) His father.
(d) His dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Will feel about Fritz's response to him?

2. What do the boys realize by lunch time?

3. From what village did Will come?

4. Why does Will begin to tire as the boys are swimming towards land?

5. How did Will kill the answer to question #10?

(see the answer key)

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