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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, when Timothy and Phillip are on the raft, where does Timothy believe they are?
(a) Near Panama.
(b) Near Hawaii.
(c) Near Canada.
(d) Near the cays.

2. How does Timothy order Phillip to get around on the raft?
(a) On his bottom.
(b) Crawl.
(c) Walk.
(d) He tells him not to move at all.

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

4. Who sends the S.S. Empire Tern to the island?
(a) The British Navy.
(b) The American Navy.
(c) The German Navy.
(d) The Chinese Navy.

5. Where do Phillip and Henrik often spend time playing pirates?
(a) The ancient fort.
(b) In Phillip's back yard.
(c) The harbor.
(d) In Henrik's basement.

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

7. How long has Phillip's family lived on the island as the book begins?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Four years.
(d) One year.

8. How does Grace feel about living on the island?
(a) Safe.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Privileged.
(d) Delighted.

9. Who is afraid of airplanes?
(a) Henrik.
(b) Grace.
(c) Timothy.
(d) Phillip.

10. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?
(a) To cool a bee sting.
(b) He is hot.
(c) To catch a fish.
(d) He is bored.

11. In Chapter 3, why does Phillip vomit over the side of the raft?
(a) He is in shock.
(b) Timothy hit him in the stomach.
(c) He has eaten a bad fish.
(d) He has the stomach flu.

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

13. What color is the beach on the cay?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

14. What type of ship do the Chinese crewman refuse to sail on?
(a) Cruise ship.
(b) Battleship
(c) Oil tanker.
(d) Submarine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Timothy tell Phillip a man can do in these waters?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Timothy tell Phillip is temporary?

3. What is Phillip's father's name?

4. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?

5. In Chapter 4, when Phillip wakes up in the dark after feeling ill, what time does Timothy tell him it is?

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