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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When the refinery shuts down, what are the Allies unable to get from the island?
2. What is the name of the bridge that gives Phillip and Henrik a view of the harbor?
3. What is the last name of Phillip's friend, Henrik?
4. On what island are Phillip and his parents living when the book starts?
5. After the incident with the Tern, what doesn't Phillip find exciting anymore?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Timothy order Phillip to crawl around the raft, not walk?
2. In Chapter 5, what does Phillip think he is glad he got to see before going blind?
3. What information does Timothy provide Phillip about himself when Phillip asks where Timothy comes from?
4. When the S.S. Empire Tern is sunk, what does Philip realize about the crew that was on board?
5. Why doesn't Phillip want to leave Curacao with his mother?
6. Why does Phillip, Sr. say that Grace and Phillip should not leave Curacao?
7. Why does Phillip accuse Timothy of being stingy when they are on the raft?
8. During their conversation about the war, why does Henrik seem to Phillip to be so knowledgeable about the goings on of the military?
9. Who are the occupants of the raft Phillip wakes up on after the S.S. Hato sinks?
10. What does Timothy say the island he spots looks like?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many of the characters in The Cay show great determination to achieve what they want. Name three characters who show determination. What are they determined to do? How do they achieve their goals?
Essay Topic 2
How does Phillip change from an innocent to a more worldly character during the course of the novel? What events lead to the change? Does he maintain any of his innocence? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Phillip's relationship with Grace has a great impact on his life and the way he approaches the world. Describe their relationship. What characteristics of Grace do you also see in Phillip? How do these characteristics define Phillip's personality and the way he goes about his life?
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