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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Timothy asks Phillip to help him write a message in the sand, what does Phillip discover?
(a) There are spiny urchins on the beach.
(b) Phillip has forgotten how to spell.
(c) There is nothing to write with.
(d) Timothy cannot read or write.

2. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?
(a) They are hot.
(b) The storm took their clothes.
(c) Their clothes have become too dirty to wear.
(d) They've decided clothes aren't necessary.

3. In Chapter 3, how does Phillip react to the amount of water Timothy gives him?
(a) He understands the need to ration the water.
(b) He complains about Timothy's stinginess and demands more.
(c) He says he will be unable to drink so much.
(d) He is surprised by Timothy's generosity.

4. What is a langosta?
(a) An octopus.
(b) A large fish.
(c) A clawless lobster.
(d) A type of shark.

5. What reason does Phillip give Timothy for being unable to help with the work?
(a) Work is for adults.
(b) Phillip is blind.
(c) Phillip is too weak.
(d) Phillip doesn't want to.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Phillip realize Timothy is trying to make him?

2. In Chapter 6, why does Timothy yell at Phillip?

3. What does Timothy smash with a rock to make Phillip's first trip along the reef safer?

4. In Chapter 10, who doesn't like the rain?

5. What did Timothy keep off the island while he chased away the jumbi?

(see the answer key)

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