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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter 4 ("Back to the Wreck") through Chapter 6 ("Ernest and Me").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From the speed of nightfall, what does the narrator deduce?
(a) They must be near the equator.
(b) Their island is unexpectedly large.
(c) They are farther West than he had imagined.
(d) There must be mountains somewhere past the cliffs.

2. When the tree house is proposed, what is the narrator's response?
(a) It is too difficult to get materials up so high to build.
(b) That would keep us safe from animals on the ground.
(c) A house in the trees would never be safe for Franz.
(d) That would be a great idea, if we could fly.

3. What do they name the pet monkey?
(a) Noah.
(b) Knips.
(c) Coconut.
(d) Squeak.

4. What do they make their swimming belts from?
(a) Strips of sailcloth and cushions.
(b) Seaweed and empty kegs.
(c) Rope and empty flasks.
(d) The remains of the life vests.

5. What does Jack offer to make for the dogs?
(a) Leashes.
(b) Saddle bags.
(c) Spiked collars.
(d) A small shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What suggestion does Fritz make about their barrel boat?

2. How old is Franz at the beginning of the story?

3. How do the narrator and Fritz get the sheep and goats to shore?

4. On their first day on the island, what creature attacks Jack in an inlet of the bay?

5. Why does the ship have so many useful supplies on board?

(see the answer key)

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