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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 Timothy recovers from his illness, what doesn't he recall doing?
2. What does Timothy make the hut out of?
3. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?
4. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy do when Phillip calls him a stupid, ugly black man?
5. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Phillip tells Timothy that his mother doesn't like black people and asks Timothy why, what is Timothy's response?
2. What does the hut Timothy builds on the island look like?
3. In Chapter 7, what makes Phillip believe Timothy is holding something back from him as he tells Phillip about the island they are on and their prospects of being rescued?
4. Why does Timothy decide to teach Phillip how to fish?
5. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?
6. What is the Devil's Mouth?
7. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?
8. In Chapter 14, how do Timothy and Phillip know a tempest is on the way?
9. In Chapter 12, what are the symptoms Timothy exhibits when he tells Phillip he has malaria?
10. What does Timothy tell Phillip to try to convince him that, despite his blindness, Phillip will be able to weave a sleeping mat?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Identify two examples of foreshadowing in The Cay. What are they and what future events do they foreshadow? Use specific examples and evidence from the novel to support your thoughts.
Essay Topic 2
There are two major settings in The Cay. What are they? How do each of these settings affect the storyline and Phillip? Would another setting, such as a modern-day setting, have been as effective in developing Phillip's character? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Phillip's opinion of Timothy changes a great deal from the time he first meets Timothy to the end of the novel. Describe Phillip's initial opinion of Timothy and how it changes over time. Use specific examples from the book.
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