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

2. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip begin to dislike Timothy?
(a) He is unhappy about the amount of water Timothy gives him.
(b) Timothy shouts at him.
(c) He thinks Timothy is evil.
(d) Timothy doesn't like Phillip.

3. While on the raft, how do Phillip and Timothy get fish to eat?
(a) They use a net.
(b) The fish jump and land on the raft.
(c) They use a fishing pole.
(d) They spear them.

4. In Chapter 4, what does Timothy tell Phillip is temporary?
(a) Their being stranded.
(b) Stew's illness.
(c) Phillip's blindness.
(d) Timothy's fever.

5. When the refinery shuts down, what are the Allies unable to get from the island?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Fuel.
(d) Soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the charge against the Chinese crewmen who refuse to sail?

3. Who does Timothy say raised him?

4. What is the name of the bridge that gives Phillip and Henrik a view of the harbor?

5. What do the islanders call the Chinese crewmen when they refuse to sail?

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