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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter 4 ("Back to the Wreck") through Chapter 6 ("Ernest and Me").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggests that they build a raft to get to shore?
(a) Ernest.
(b) Fritz.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) The narrator.

2. Who discovers oysters and salt?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Franz.
(c) Jack.
(d) Ernest.

3. What does the narrator like about their original camping site?
(a) It is easily defended and close to the shipwreck.
(b) It is the best place from which to signal passing ships.
(c) It has plenty of space to expand their dwelling.
(d) It is close to fresh water and fishing.

4. What do they name the pet monkey?
(a) Knips.
(b) Noah.
(c) Squeak.
(d) Coconut.

5. Just as the narrator and Fritz are about to leave camp to explore for the first time, what does he suddenly remember that they have forgotten?
(a) One of the dogs.
(b) To say goodbye to Elizabeth.
(c) Their guns.
(d) To pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack find in the captain's cabin?

2. From the speed of nightfall, what does the narrator deduce?

3. What does Ernest do that causes the narrator to criticize him for thinking he is "clever" (18)?

4. How does the narrator get the first rope over the branch of the tree that they want to build their home in?

5. Whose idea is it to make the boat out of barrels?

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