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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. Why doesn't Timothy want Phillip to go to the reef with him at first?

2. What does Timothy smash with a rock to make Phillip's first trip along the reef safer?

3. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?

4. When Timothy recovers from his illness, what doesn't he recall doing?

5. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?

2. Why does Timothy plan to keep a constant small fire burning at their campsite?

3. What are three steps Timothy and Phillip take to prepare themselves for the tempest?

4. What is the Devil's Mouth?

5. Why does Timothy decide to teach Phillip how to fish?

6. After Timothy's fever breaks and he is able to return to the campsite, what two observations about Timothy does Phillip make?

7. What does Timothy tell Phillip to try to convince him that, despite his blindness, Phillip will be able to weave a sleeping mat?

8. What is a langosta?

9. After the hut is blown away in the tempest, what does Timothy do to protect Phillip from the storm?

10. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many examples of symbolism in The Cay. Name five of these symbols and discuss what each of them represents. Use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What point of view is The Cay told from? Why do you think the author chose this point of view? Would another point of view have been as effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Define the term "protagonist." How does Phillip fit the definition of a protagonist? What characteristics of a protagonist does he have? Is Timothy also a protagonist? Why or why not?

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