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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Timothy smash with a rock to make Phillip's first trip along the reef safer?
(a) Mussel shells.
(b) Sea urchins.
(c) Crabs.
(d) Sharp rocks.

2. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy use to make a smoke signal?
(a) A plank from the raft.
(b) A leg from the lean to.
(c) Driftwood.
(d) Pieces of the water keg.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy do when Phillip calls him a stupid, ugly black man?
(a) Timothy slaps Phillip.
(b) Timothy leaves the campsite in a huff.
(c) Timothy agrees.
(d) Timothy cries.

4. What does Timothy do to mark a path for Phillip along the reef?
(a) Makes a rock path along the reef.
(b) Plants poles in the reef.
(c) Strings wind chimes along the way to the reef.
(d) Makes a line of seashells along the reef.

5. What does Phillip note about Timothy following his illness?
(a) He is fearful.
(b) He never fully regains his strength.
(c) He is stronger than ever.
(d) His personality changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Timothy use to make sinkers?

2. In Chapter 3, how does Phillip react to the amount of water Timothy gives him?

3. Which of his mother's attitudes does Phillip agree with for the first time in Chapter 3?

4. Who does Timothy say raised him?

5. Who helps Phillip into his life jacket when their boat is sinking?

(see the answer key)

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