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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) Food for the dogs.
(c) A revolver.
(d) The captain's spyglass.

2. In Chapter 9, "A Growing Menagerie," what does the narrator explains prevents them from fully exploring the island?
(a) The family has too much work to do to spend time exploring so far away.
(b) There are many dangerous animals on the other part of the island.
(c) There are cliffs and rocky hills surrounding their part of the island.
(d) There is no source of fresh water on the farther side of the island.

3. Why is Elizabeth so frightened when the narrator has the boys fire the pinnace's cannon?
(a) She did not know that the new boat had cannons.
(b) She is easily frightened and hates gunfire.
(c) The boat has been kept a secret from her until this moment.
(d) The narrator and the boys come back much sooner than she aniticipated.

4. In Chapter 9, "A Growing Menagerie," why is the narrator pleased to find wax myrtle?
(a) They can use them to make wine.
(b) The berries are a delicious spice.
(c) It will allow them to make candles.
(d) The berries have important medical properties.

5. In Chapter 7, "Bread," what does the narrator use tobacco grinders for?
(a) To grind corn.
(b) To grind tobacco.
(c) To prepare coconut.
(d) To shred manioc.

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

7. Whose idea is it to make the boat out of barrels?
(a) Jack.
(b) Frtiz.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Ernest.

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

9. What do they make dog armor from?
(a) Porcupine quills.
(b) Shark skin.
(c) Coconut shells.
(d) Turtle shells.

10. At the beginning of Chapter 4, "Back to the Wreck," what do the narrator and Elizabeth decide their next priority should be?
(a) Salvaging materials from the ship.
(b) Making a more permanent shelter.
(c) Searching for shipwreck survivors.
(d) Searching for fresh water.

11. In Chapter 7, "Bread," what creature does Fritz catch that ends up towing their boat in to shore?
(a) A sea turtle.
(b) A dolphin.
(c) A shark.
(d) A manta ray.

12. How old is Franz at the beginning of the story?
(a) His age is not given.
(b) Almost 6.
(c) 4 1/2.
(d) 8.

13. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what instruction does the narrator give his sons on the Sunday at Falconhurst?
(a) He wants them to learn how to cook from their mother.
(b) He wants them to spend more time reading the Bible.
(c) He wants them to practice athletic activities.
(d) He wants them to be more quiet and reflective on the Sabbath.

14. What wild bird is the family's first addition to their flock?
(a) A stork.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A flamingo.
(d) A crane.

15. What does Fritz do that causes the narrator to tell him that he is the oldest and needs to set a better example?
(a) Strike one of the dogs with his bun barrel.
(b) Refuse to get in the water to harvest oysters.
(c) Get lost on their first day on the island.
(d) Pretend to be asleep when there is work to be done.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the ship have so many useful supplies on board?

2. Who thinks of eating their soup from oyster shells?

3. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what new weapon does the narrator make for his sons?

4. When the narrator sees the tall, arching roots of the trees where they are going to build their home, what kind of tree does he say they are?

5. In Chapter 8, "The Pinnace," what creature does Jack mistake for a crocodile?

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