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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps Phillip into his life jacket when their boat is sinking?
(a) His mother.
(b) A sailor.
(c) Timothy.
(d) The captain.

2. In Chapter 3, how much water does Timothy give Phillip when he first asks for it?
(a) One sip.
(b) As much as he can drink.
(c) A large cupful.
(d) A tiny cup.

3. Who tells Henrik the American Navy will arrive at Curacao soon?
(a) Grace.
(b) Phillip.
(c) Phillip, Sr.
(d) One of the Chinese crewmen.

4. In Chapter 6, when Phillip reminds Timothy that they've spotted land, what returns to Timothy's voice?
(a) Joy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Power.
(d) Sadness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the refinery shuts down, what are the Allies unable to get from the island?

2. In Chapter 5, while Phillip and Timothy are on the raft, what does Timothy spot in the sky?

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

4. When the supply ships stop sailing, what are the islanders worried about running out of?

5. What is Phillip's father doing as Phillip and his mom leave the island?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Timothy warn Phillip not to dangle his hands over the side of the raft into the water?

2. At the beginning of the book, what do Phillip and Henrik find when they visit the harbor against their mothers' wishes?

3. At noon on Phillip's and Timothy's third day on the raft, what does Timothy do for Phillip as a plane passes overhead?

4. When Phillip realizes he is blind, what story does Timothy tell him to attempt to soothe him?

5. In Chapter 2, what actions do Phillip and Grace take to stay safe from the Germans?

6. In Chapter 2, why does the refinery shut down?

7. When the S.S. Empire Tern is sunk, what does Philip realize about the crew that was on board?

8. Why does Timothy order Phillip to crawl around the raft, not walk?

9. What information does Timothy provide Phillip about himself when Phillip asks where Timothy comes from?

10. What does Timothy say the island he spots looks like?

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