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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. When the narrator sees the tall, arching roots of the trees where they are going to build their home, what kind of tree does he say they are?
(a) Mangroves.
(b) Baobabs.
(c) Kauris.
(d) Catalpas.

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

3. When Elizabeth learns that they are alone on the ship, what is her response?
(a) She says that they should have a family prayer.
(b) She laughs and says that God will protect them.
(c) She says that they should find something to eat.
(d) She breaks down crying.

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

5. What do the narrator and his wife decide the family's first priority should be?
(a) Locating a source of fresh water.
(b) Searching for other survivors.
(c) Making a more secure home.
(d) Taking inventory of their survival supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what new weapon does the narrator make for his sons?

2. What does Fritz do that causes the narrator to tell him that he is the oldest and needs to set a better example?

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

4. What is the first structure that the family lives in?

5. Whose idea is it to make the boat out of barrels?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem occurs when the family tries to launch their barrel boat, and how do they solve it?

2. When the narrator finds the karatas plant, what does he ask Ernest, and what does his motivation for the question seem to be?

3. What is convenient about the discovery of the dead shark's body?

4. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what process do the narrator and his sons follow as they assemble and launch the new boat?

5. When the narrator and Fritz go exploring for the first time and are walking through the grass, what animal surprises them, and how do they react?

6. In Chapter 7, "Bread," what is convenient about Jack's discovery of clay?

7. Describe the incident at the bridge in Chapter 7, "Bread," when the narrator and Fritz are surprised by Jack and Ernest.

8. How does the family observe their first Sabbath together?

9. How does the family end up on a deserted island?

10. What jobs does Elizabeth take on from the time of the shipwreck onward?

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