The Swiss Family Robinson - Chapter 18 Quiz

What do the father and his sons do with the honeycomb left in the tree?

Question Answer Choices They separate the honey from the wax and store both for future use. They discard the honeycomb to avoid attracting more bees. They use the honeycomb to build another beehive. They eat the honeycomb immediately.

What does the father use to make a new beehive for the bees?

Question Answer Choices He uses a clay pot. He uses a wooden box. He uses a metal canister. He uses a large gourd.

How long does it take to complete the construction of the inner staircase?

Question Answer Choices It takes a month of hard labor. It takes a week of hard labor. It takes three months of hard labor. It takes two weeks of hard labor.

What do the boys use to plug the holes in the tree trunk?

Question Answer Choices They use mud to plug the holes. They use leaves to plug the holes. They use stones to plug the holes. They use cloth to plug the holes.

How does the father handle the bees in the tree trunk?

Question Answer Choices He sprays water to calm the bees. He uses a net to capture the bees. He blows smoke into the tree trunk to stupefy the bees. He waits for the bees to leave on their own.

What solution does the family find for Elizabeth's difficulty in climbing the rope ladder?

Question Answer Choices They build a spiral staircase inside the tree trunk. They build a ramp leading up to their quarters. They create a series of ladders and platforms. They install a pulley system to lift her up.

What does the father cut into the side of the hollow tree?

Question Answer Choices He cuts a door into the side of the hollow tree. He cuts a hole into the side of the hollow tree. He cuts a shelf into the side of the hollow tree. He cuts a window into the side of the hollow tree.

What does Elizabeth request from her husband regarding the rope ladder?

Question Answer Choices She asks him to build a new treehouse. She asks if he might devise another way to ascend. She asks him to remove the rope ladder. She asks him to make the rope ladder longer.

What does the father do to the inner trunk after making a proper opening?

Question Answer Choices He clears the rotten portions of the inner trunk. He carves designs into the inner trunk. He fills the inner trunk with soil. He paints the inner trunk.