The Swiss Family Robinson - Chapter 16 Quiz

What do the father and boys attach to the sledge to make it easier for the donkey to pull in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Wheels from the ship. A sail to catch the wind. A wooden platform for stability. A new harness made from ropes.

What do the family members make from wax berries in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Perfume Soap Candles Medicine

What project do the father and boys complete in six weeks in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Constructing a bridge over a river. Building a new treehouse at Falconhurst. Planting a thick, prickly hedge around Tentholm. Digging a well for fresh water.

What discovery raises the family's spirits after their last trip to the ship in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices A new source of fresh water. A group of friendly native islanders. A hidden cave filled with supplies. Several ducks and geese have returned to Tentholm, bringing new families.

What do the family members mount at the entrances to Tentholm in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Two guns. A lookout tower. A bell for signaling. A wooden gate.

What do the family members find on their last trip to the ship in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Trunks filled with sailors' outfits and bales of cloth. A collection of maps and navigation tools. A treasure chest filled with gold and jewels. A stash of preserved food and spices.

What do the family members gather from the shore the morning after their last trip to the ship in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Shells and colorful stones. Driftwood for building. Objects that have floated to shore. Fresh fish caught in nets.

What do the family members do with the ship before leaving it for the last time in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Set an explosive device with a long fuse. Paint a farewell message on the hull. Release a distress signal. Anchor it securely to the shore.

What new skill do the boys demonstrate in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Climbing coconut trees using ropes and shark skins. Fishing using homemade nets and traps. Navigating the island using a handmade compass. Building a shelter from bamboo and palm leaves.

What do the family members plan to do at the wide expanse of meadow in Chapter 16 of The Swiss Family Robinson?

Question Answer Choices Camp for a few days. Build a new home. Plant a garden. Hunt for food.