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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 7, what does Timothy say to Phillip to calm his fears?
(a) He can see a ship.
(b) There is nothing to fear on the island.
(c) He can see another island.
(d) There is plenty of food and water on the island.

2. What does Phillip cover Timothy with when he shivers due to his illness?
(a) A piece of sail cloth.
(b) Grape leaves.
(c) Sand.
(d) Palm fronds.

3. What does Timothy build on a forty foot rise near the palm trees?
(a) Their campsite.
(b) A statue.
(c) A trap.
(d) A signal fire.

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

5. What does Phillip learn to feel the direction of so he will know where to fish?
(a) The movement of the fish.
(b) The water.
(c) The sun.
(d) The wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a jumbi?

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

3. What is a langosta?

4. In Chapter 8, after going to get langosta, why does Timothy groan?

5. What do the rains of the tempest feel like to Phillip?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?

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

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

4. In Chapter 13, after Phillip learns to fish, what evidence is there that Phillip is growing more confident?

5. In Chapter 11, why does Phillip become nervous about Stew Cat's safety in Timothy's company?

6. What is a langosta?

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

8. After Timothy's fever breaks and he is able to return to the campsite, what two observations about Timothy does Phillip make?

9. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?

10. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?

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