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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Twelve, when does Timothy's fever finally break?
(a) Noon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Early evening.
(d) Mid-morning.

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

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

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

5. At what age does Timothy tell Phillip he began working on fishing boats?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 21.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do ships avoid the Devil's Mouth?

2. What does Phillip learn to feel the direction of so he will know where to fish?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Phillip hear that makes him think he is dreaming?

4. What is the destination of the ship Phillip and his mother leave the island on?

5. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?

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