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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What method do Timothy and Phillip use to mark time on the island?
(a) They drop pebbles in a can.
(b) They do not mark time.
(c) They line rocks up on the beach.
(d) The carve notches on a tree.

3. What does Timothy tell Phillip will be the main problem with Phillip traveling to the reef on his own?
(a) Stepping on sea urchins.
(b) The risk of falling.
(c) He may get lost.
(d) The path is steep.

4. In Chapter 13, upon first arriving at the fishing hole, what does Timothy have Phillip do?
(a) Feel along the edges of the fishing hole.
(b) Go back to the campsite.
(c) Take his shoes off.
(d) Jump in the fishing hole.

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

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy tell Phillip he was doing on the north shore?
(a) Looking for ships.
(b) Cutting fire wood.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Fishing.

10. How many feet out on the reef is the fishing hole?
(a) 100 feet.
(b) 5 feet.
(c) 20 feet.
(d) 50 feet.

11. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?
(a) Their clothes have become too dirty to wear.
(b) The storm took their clothes.
(c) They are hot.
(d) They've decided clothes aren't necessary.

12. In Chapter 10, whom does Phillip tell Timothy his mother does not like?
(a) Chinese people.
(b) Black people.
(c) Men.
(d) Rich people.

13. What does Timothy make the hut out of?
(a) Wood from the raft.
(b) Mud.
(c) Dried palm fronds.
(d) Wood cut from the palm trees.

14. In Chapter E11, what does Timothy bring to Phillip and place in his lap?
(a) Fish.
(b) Stew.
(c) Langosta.
(d) A fishing pole.

15. How do Timothy and Phillip get coconuts in Chapter 13?
(a) Phillip climbs a tree.
(b) They collect them off the beach.
(c) They throw rocks at the coconuts hanging from the tree.
(d) Timothy climbs a tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what does Timothy tell Phillip that Phillip must do?

2. When Timothy first goes to explore the island, why does Phillip panic?

3. What does Timothy build on a forty foot rise near the palm trees?

4. As the tempest blows, why does Timothy have Phillip lie flat on the ground?

5. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?

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