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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. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back?
2. When Timothy first goes to explore the island, why does Phillip panic?
3. What does Timothy agree to stop calling Phillip, and call him his real name instead?
4. How does Timothy suggest they can get more drinking water?
5. Why do ships avoid the Devil's Mouth?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are three steps Timothy and Phillip take to prepare themselves for the tempest?
2. As Timothy and Phillip wait for the tempest to hit the cay, Phillip feels slithering around his ankles. What causes this feeling?
3. After the hut is blown away in the tempest, what does Timothy do to protect Phillip from the storm?
4. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?
5. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?
6. In Chapter 11, why does Phillip become nervous about Stew Cat's safety in Timothy's company?
7. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?
8. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?
9. In Chapter 13, after Phillip learns to fish, what evidence is there that Phillip is growing more confident?
10. What stops Phillip's sobbing when Timothy first leaves him to get langosta?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Timothy helps Phillip grow into a confident, independent young man during their time together on the cay. How does Phillip's increased confidence change his relationship with Timothy?
Essay Topic 2
What is an antagonist? Who or what is the antagonist of The Cay? Is there more than one antagonist?
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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