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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first mate's name?
(a) Kenny.
(b) Billy.
(c) Moritz.
(d) Ulf.

2. How does Will get out of his predicament?
(a) He got some dry clothes.
(b) He was released.
(c) Beanpole rescues him.
(d) The men didn't press charges.

3. How long do the boys think the work will take?
(a) They should be done by evening.
(b) They don't know.
(c) A week.
(d) Several days.

4. What is the name of the man on the island?
(a) Danny.
(b) Leinex.
(c) Bob.
(d) Hans.

5. What time did Ulf say they were leaving the village?
(a) At dawn.
(b) The moment he returned.
(c) By noon the next day.
(d) At midnight.

6. How did Will kill the answer to question #10?
(a) With an ancient metal ball.
(b) With electricity.
(c) With a knife.
(d) With an arrow.

7. Where does Will go to look for Moritz?
(a) To the police station.
(b) To a bar.
(c) To the church.
(d) In looks in the farmer's market.

8. How many cats were sitting by the fire where Will was sleeping on the island?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

9. For what reason is Will chosen to go to the games?
(a) His temper.
(b) His happy nature.
(c) His strength and experience.
(d) His pessimism.

10. Why do Will, Henry, and Beanpole want to win at the games?
(a) To get inside the Tripod City.
(b) To impress the girls.
(c) For glory and a medal.
(d) For money.

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

12. How does the man on the island say he will pay the boys for work?
(a) He just wants it done as a favor.
(b) With gold.
(c) With the food and clothes he gave them.
(d) By taking them in his boat to the games.

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

14. What do caps do to humans?
(a) Shortens their lifespan as a population control.
(b) Controls their thoughts and behaviors.
(c) Punishes them.
(d) Makes them very smart.

15. How does Will feel about Fritz's response to him?
(a) Excited.
(b) Hurt.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the man wake the boys the next morning?

2. What does Ulf do when the barge stops at a small village?

3. Why does Beanpole suggest they make a raft?

4. How does the man on the island feel about meeting the boys?

5. What did Ulf refuse to do when he returned from the village?

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