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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy do when Phillip calls him a stupid, ugly black man?
(a) Timothy agrees.
(b) Timothy cries.
(c) Timothy slaps Phillip.
(d) Timothy leaves the campsite in a huff.

2. When the tempest ends, what does Phillip notice about Timothy's back?
(a) It is very strong.
(b) It has a few bruises.
(c) There is one large cut on it.
(d) It has been flayed to ribbons.

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

4. 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.

5. When Phillip discovers Timothy is dead, who or what comes to him?
(a) American sailors.
(b) Stew.
(c) An airplane.
(d) The lizards.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how old does Timothy admit he is?

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

3. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy make for Phillip to help him get around?

4. What does Timothy smash with a rock to make Phillip's first trip along the reef safer?

5. At what age does Timothy tell Phillip he began working on fishing boats?

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