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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Phillip tell Timothy he is from?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.
(c) Africa.
(d) New York City.

2. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?
(a) They are on the side of the Germans.
(b) They aren't smart enough.
(c) They are cowards.
(d) They have no submarines or aircraft weaponry.

3. How does Timothy suggest they can get more drinking water?
(a) They cannot get more drinking water.
(b) They can filter the sea water.
(c) They can crack open coconuts.
(d) They can collect rainwater.

4. Why doesn't Timothy want Phillip to go to the reef with him at first?
(a) He is hiding treasure.
(b) It is too dangerous.
(c) He doesn't want to share the fish.
(d) He thinks there are people there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy make for Phillip to help him get around?

2. What causes the S.S. Hato to sink?

3. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?

4. When Phillip first asks Timothy for water while on the raft, where does Timothy get the water?

5. How does Grace feel about living on the island?

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