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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 6, when Phillip reminds Timothy that they've spotted land, what returns to Timothy's voice?
(a) Joy.
(b) Power.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

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 have no submarines or aircraft weaponry.
(c) They aren't smart enough.
(d) They are cowards.

3. In Chapter 3, what is Phillip doing when Timothy tells him he feels the same way, but there is nothing to be gained by it?
(a) Vomiting.
(b) Shouting.
(c) Swimming away.
(d) Crying.

4. In Chapter 6, why does Timothy yell at Phillip?
(a) Phillip eats all the food.
(b) Phillip drinks all the water.
(c) Phillip becomes despondent.
(d) Phillip falls into the shark infested waters.

5. How many passengers board the ship with Phillip and his mother to leave the island?
(a) 15.
(b) 56.
(c) 8.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?

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

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

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

5. What ship do Phillip and his mother board to leave the island?

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