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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?
(a) On his bottom.
(b) Crawl.
(c) Walk.
(d) He tells him not to move at all.

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

3. In Chapter 6, where does Phillip think he and Timothy will be better off?
(a) On the raft.
(b) In the ocean.
(c) On the island.
(d) Dead.

4. What appeal does Phillip make to his mother when she says she wants to leave the island?
(a) To take Henrik with them.
(b) To get a dog when they return.
(c) To take his father with them.
(d) To let him stay.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Phillip's father, why can't the islanders fight the Germans?

2. Why does the army officer tell Phillip and Henrik to leave the bridge?

3. Who sends destroyers and cruisers to protect the supply ships when they begin to sail again?

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

5. Where does Phillip tell Timothy he is from?

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