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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Hermit of the Island.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Fritz chosen to go to the games?
(a) For his strength and ability to succeed.
(b) He has been with the group the longest.
(c) He can shoot a bow better than anyone.
(d) He likes to be alone.

2. Why can't the man on the island do his own work?
(a) He has arthritis in his shoulder.
(b) He is too old.
(c) He doesn't have a horse to pull the plow.
(d) He doesn't know how to do carpentry.

3. What does being hungry make the boys do?
(a) They begin to argue.
(b) Chew on the wood in the raft.
(c) Start to drink river water.
(d) Eat raw fish.

4. What was growing in the field on the island?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Corn.

5. Why do Beanpole and Will start to walk downriver?
(a) To try and find a boat.
(b) To be out of the village before they discover Will gone.
(c) To go back home.
(d) To go to the Tripod City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Beanpole and Will use for a hammer when building their raft?

2. Why do Will, Henry, and Beanpole want to win at the games?

3. Why are the boys having a difficult time beaching the raft?

4. How many boys are allowed on the deck at one time?

5. What is Will reminded of when he sees the answer to question #36?

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