The Swiss Family Robinson - Chapter 5 Quiz

What do the father and Fritz find on the shipwreck that they believe they can never have enough of?

Question Answer Choices Medical supplies. Clothing. Food supplies. Weapons.

What did Fritz suggest to make their trip to the shipwreck easier?

Question Answer Choices Follow a different route. Use oars to row faster. Rig a sail to catch the breeze. Build a motor for the raft.

What happens to the raft as the father and Fritz finish loading it?

Question Answer Choices It becomes too heavy to move. It starts to tip over. It begins to take on water. It sits very low in the water.

What do the father and Fritz do on board the shipwreck?

Question Answer Choices Look for survivors. Set up a temporary shelter. Repair the damaged ship. Search for valuable merchandise.

What do the father and Fritz see that indicates their family is safe?

Question Answer Choices A white cloth waving. A signal fire burning. The flag is still flying high. A light flashing from the shore.

What animal did Fritz shoot to protect the sheep?

Question Answer Choices A shark. A wolf. A crocodile. A giant fish.

What signal is Elizabeth supposed to use if there is trouble while the father and Fritz are away?

Question Answer Choices Lower the flag and shoot the rifle three times. Blow a horn and wave a lantern. Raise a red flag and ring a bell twice. Light a fire and wave a white cloth.

What do the father and Fritz use to see the distant shore?

Question Answer Choices Binoculars. A spyglass. A telescope. A glass.

What do the father and Fritz pack from the storage compartments on the shipwreck?

Question Answer Choices Books, maps, and journals. Gold, silver, and jewels. Meats, soups, seeds, and grains. Clothes, blankets, and pillows.

What do the father and Fritz use to transport themselves and the goods from the shipwreck?

Question Answer Choices A barrel-raft. A small boat. A wooden raft. A canoe.