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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Will told to curb in his personality?
(a) His impetuous nature.
(b) His friendly demeanor.
(c) His humor.
(d) His tendency to whine.

3. How does the man on the island feel about the Tripods?
(a) He has no hostility towards them.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He is working with them.
(d) He thinks they are good for the earth.

4. 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.

5. How many days early do the boys arrive at the docks?
(a) Two days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first mate's name?

2. With what are the three boys fitted?

3. Why is Fritz chosen to go to the games?

4. Where does the island man take the boys?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the boys sleep that night and how do they wake up?

2. What does Beanpole tell Will about what Ulf said about Will not being at the barge?

3. How do the boys get away from the man?

4. How does Will treat Fritz and how does Fritz respond? How does Will feel about Fritz's response?

5. How do the boys end up in the river?

6. What does Will not want to do for the games and how did he get to White Mountain?

7. What kind of swimmer is Will and how does Beanpole help him?

8. How do the boys implement Beanpole's idea?

9. What does Julius say about the plan for the boys?

10. Where does Will go to look for Ulf and what does he buy there?

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