Philip's Experiences in Curacao

In February 1942, Philip, an 11-year-old boy living in Curacao, experiences the excitement and fear of war as German submarines attack nearby oil refineries. Despite his mother's warnings, Philip's curiosity leads him to explore the city with his friend Heinrich. The narrative captures the tension between Philip's adventurous spirit and his family's concerns for safety, highlighting the impact of war on daily life and family dynamics.

Where is the setting of the story introduced in the first section?

• Curacao

• Aruba

• Venezuela

• Holland

What event caused excitement in Willemstad?

• A festival

• The arrival of German submarines

• A sports event

• A parade

What did Philip's mother tell him after the enemy attacked the island?

• To go to school

• To stay near home

• To visit the fort

• To play with Heinrich

Why did Philip find it hard to finish his breakfast?

• He was not hungry

• He wanted to see the enemy submarines

• He was feeling sick

• He had to go to school

What did Philip and Heinrich pretend to defend Willemstad against?

• British

• Spanish galleons

• Pirates

• All of the above

What was the reaction of the soldiers at the fort when Philip and Heinrich arrived?

• They asked for help

• They chased them away

• They ignored them

• They welcomed them

How did Philip's mother react when she found out he went to Punda?

• She was upset

• She was indifferent

• She was happy

• She was proud

What did the radio announce about the lake tankers?

• They were blown up

• They were missing

• They were safe

• They were delayed

What was Philip's father's role at the refinery?

• Program manager for aviation gas

• Maintenance worker

• Security guard

• Production worker

Why did Philip's mother not like Curacao?

• It was too cold

• It smelled of gas and oil

• It was too crowded

• It was too quiet