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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Timothy use to make the lean-to on the raft?
(a) An old sail from the ship.
(b) The water keg.
(c) Some planks and their clothing.
(d) Seaweed and driftwood.

3. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip vomit over the side of the raft?
(a) He has the stomach flu.
(b) He is in shock.
(c) Timothy hit him in the stomach.
(d) He has eaten a bad fish.

4. Who helps Phillip into his life jacket when their boat is sinking?
(a) A sailor.
(b) His mother.
(c) The captain.
(d) Timothy.

5. Where do Phillip and Henrik often spend time playing pirates?
(a) The harbor.
(b) In Henrik's basement.
(c) The ancient fort.
(d) In Phillip's back yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?

2. What does Phillip hide under his makeshift bed on the couch?

3. In Chapter 4, when Phillip wakes up in the dark after feeling ill, what time does Timothy tell him it is?

4. What type of ship is the S.S. Empire Tern?

5. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?

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