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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the islanders call the Chinese crewmen when they refuse to sail?
(a) Smart.
(b) Chinks.
(c) Idiots.
(d) Cowards.

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

3. Where does Phillip's father work?
(a) On a ship.
(b) At the post office.
(c) At a grocery store.
(d) At the refinery.

4. In Chapter 11, what does Phillip realize Timothy is trying to make him?
(a) Angry.
(b) Healthy.
(c) Independent.
(d) Happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of Phillip's friend, Henrik?

2. What happens to the Tern as it sets sail?

3. When Timothy asks Phillip to help him write a message in the sand, what does Phillip discover?

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

5. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip vomit over the side of the raft?

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