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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. In Chapter 8, after going to get langosta, why does Timothy groan?
(a) Phillip has fallen and hurt himself.
(b) He didn't get any langosta.
(c) The hut has fallen down.
(d) He is in pain.

2. When Timothy recovers from his illness, what doesn't he recall doing?
(a) Phillip's name.
(b) The shipwreck.
(c) Yelling at Phillip.
(d) Going down to the beach.

3. What does Timothy agree to stop calling Phillip, and call him his real name instead?
(a) Master.
(b) Sir.
(c) Son.
(d) Young Boss.

4. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?
(a) Pulling on a stubborn mussel.
(b) He jumps up and down when Timothy catches a fish.
(c) He slips on a rock.
(d) He steps on a sea urchin.

5. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy put on top of the hut?
(a) A sun roof.
(b) A lightning rod.
(c) A carving of a cat.
(d) Mud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Timothy and Phillip lose consciousness during the tempest?

2. What does Timothy tell Phillip will be the main problem with Phillip traveling to the reef on his own?

3. How do Timothy and Phillip get coconuts in Chapter 13?

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

5. Why do Timothy and Phillip eat a large meal before the tempest hits?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a langosta?

2. In Chapter 14, how do Timothy and Phillip know a tempest is on the way?

3. What are three steps Timothy and Phillip take to prepare themselves for the tempest?

4. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back from him as he tells Phillip about the island they are on and their prospects of being rescued?

5. When Timothy confesses to Phillip that he thinks they are in the Devil's Mouth, why does he tell Phillip that he still believes they will be rescued, even though it will be difficult for ships to come near the island?

6. Why does Timothy decide to teach Phillip how to fish?

7. What does Timothy tell Phillip to try to convince him that, despite his blindness, Phillip will be able to weave a sleeping mat?

8. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?

9. Why does Timothy plan to keep a constant small fire burning at their campsite?

10. In Chapter 12, what are the symptoms Timothy exhibits when he tells Phillip he has malaria?

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