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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?
(a) The British Navy.
(b) The Chinese Navy.
(c) The German Navy.
(d) The American Navy.

2. Off of what country's coast is the island Phillip and his parents live on at the beginning of the book?
(a) Canada.
(b) Venezuela.
(c) America.
(d) England.

3. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?
(a) Willemstad.
(b) Fort Curacao.
(c) Madison.
(d) Alberta.

4. What island does Henrik tell Phillip has been destroyed?
(a) Aruba.
(b) St. Thomas.
(c) Curacao.
(d) Easter Island.

5. What is the name of the bridge that gives Phillip and Henrik a view of the harbor?
(a) Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge.
(b) Golden Gate Bridge.
(c) Willemstad Bridge.
(d) London Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?

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

3. Where do Phillip and Henrik often spend time playing pirates?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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