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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter 7 ("Bread") through Chapter 9 ("A Growing Managerie").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their way in to shore, what is it revealed that Jack has thought to bring along?
(a) A compass.
(b) A revolver.
(c) Food for the dogs.
(d) The captain's spyglass.

2. What is the narrator's response when Ernest says that he wishes they could have some butter?
(a) He says that he will look for a butter churn on board the ship.
(b) He tells Ernest to stop wishing for things and sit down and eat like everybody else.
(c) He asks Ernest if he has any ideas about how to make butter on the island.
(d) He is pleased to be able to surprise the family with some butter from the ship.

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

4. Why does the ship have so many useful supplies on board?
(a) Its mission was to resupply a colony.
(b) The voyage was expected to be very long.
(c) No reason is actually given.
(d) All ships of the time carried these things.

5. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what new weapon does the narrator make for his sons?
(a) A boomerang.
(b) A crossbow.
(c) A catapult.
(d) A bola.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers oysters and salt?

2. In Chapter 9, "A Growing Menagerie," what unusual food does the narrator convince Fritz to try?

3. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what agreement does the narrator make with his wife?

4. In Chapter 7, "Bread," when the family sleeps in one morning, what is the narrator's response?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 7, "Bread," why is the narrator irritated with Jack and Ernest?

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