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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter 13 ("Unpleasant Tasks") through Chapter 15 ("We Explore Inland").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their way in to shore, what is it revealed that Jack has thought to bring along?
(a) A compass.
(b) A revolver.
(c) Food for the dogs.
(d) The captain's spyglass.

2. In Chapter 10, "Changing Seasons," what does Ernest train Knips to do?
(a) Gather oysters.
(b) Fish.
(c) Gather fruit.
(d) Plant seeds.

3. Which animals does the family carry from the ship with them in their improvised boat?
(a) Ducks.
(b) Goats.
(c) Chickens.
(d) The dogs.

4. Chapter 12, "Anniversary," what creature does the family discover has nearly destroyed their farm?
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Goats.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Elephants.

5. In Chapter 7, "Bread," what important discovery does Fritz make in crates onboard the shipwreck?
(a) Medical supplies.
(b) The parts of a boat.
(c) Farming equipment.
(d) A large supply of ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ernest do that causes the narrator to criticize him for thinking he is "clever" (18)?

2. How does the narrator get the first rope over the branch of the tree that they want to build their home in?

3. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what agreement does the narrator make with his wife?

4. What does the family decide to name "Tentholm"?

5. In Chapter 13, "Unpleasant Tasks," what does the family rename Rock House?

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