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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter 13 ("Unpleasant Tasks") through Chapter 15 ("We Explore Inland").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the family test whether fruits are safe to eat?
(a) They ask Ernest, who knows a lot about the natural world.
(b) They eat a small piece first.
(c) They look to see if any of the island's animals eat the fruit.
(d) They see if their monkey will eat them.

2. What is the narrator's first response to Juno and Turk?
(a) They are useless.
(b) They will be good security for the family.
(c) They will be helpful in hunting.
(d) They will be able to help the family swim to shore.

3. What does "Robinson" refer to in the title of the book?
(a) The name of the ship the family originally travels on.
(b) The family's last name.
(c) The name of the island.
(d) Robinson Crusoe.

4. In Chapter 11, "Our Estates," what does the narrator teach the boys to make from birch trees?
(a) A canoe.
(b) Birch beer.
(c) Roofing material.
(d) Wintergreen candy.

5. In Chapter 13, "Unpleasant Tasks," what new construction particularly pleases Elizabeth?
(a) A separate shelter for the animals at Falconhurst.
(b) A new roof for Falconhurst.
(c) An aqueduct to bring fresh water to Rock House.
(d) An indoor fireplace at Rock House.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack offer to make for the dogs?

2. What two kinds of birds does the family first spot living along the shore?

3. What does the family name "Falconhurst"?

4. Chapter 12, "Anniversary," what talent does Franz unexpectedly display?

5. What is the narrator's response when Ernest says that he wishes they could have some butter?

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