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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 spot in the sky?
(a) A comet.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A flock of birds.
(d) Storm clouds.

2. Why does Timothy warn Phillip to stay away from the edge of the raft?
(a) The water is too cold.
(b) There are sharks in the water.
(c) He can't swim.
(d) There are jellyfish nearby.

3. What happens to Phillip when Timothy spots land?
(a) He trips over the water keg.
(b) He falls and hits his head.
(c) He regains his sight.
(d) He stumbles off the raft.

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

5. 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) Swimming away.
(b) Shouting.
(c) Vomiting.
(d) Crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the lifeboat Phillip and his mother get into as it is lowered into the water?

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 3, how does Phillip react to the amount of water Timothy gives him?

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