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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Phillip know when it is late May?
(a) He does not know.
(b) There are 48 rocks lined up on the beach.
(c) There are 48 notches on the tree.
(d) There are 48 pebbles in the can.

2. How does Timothy suggest they can get more drinking water?
(a) They can filter the sea water.
(b) They can collect rainwater.
(c) They can crack open coconuts.
(d) They cannot get more drinking water.

3. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?
(a) Standing on top of the fort waving goodbye.
(b) Crying.
(c) Running down the dock.
(d) Working.

4. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?
(a) The harbor.
(b) War.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Sailors.

5. Where does Phillip think Timothy is from?
(a) Australia.
(b) America.
(c) South America.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows Phillip around the Tern?

2. Why does Timothy warn Phillip to stay away from the edge of the raft?

3. What is a jumbi?

4. In Chapter 12, when Timothy stumbles out of the hut while ill, where does Phillip find him?

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

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