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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 13, what does Phillip believe about Timothy?

2. In Chapter 12, when Timothy stumbles out of the hut while ill, where does Phillip find him?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Timothy say to Phillip to calm his fears?

4. In Chapter 10, who doesn't like the rain?

5. How do Timothy and Phillip get coconuts in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As Timothy and Phillip wait for the tempest to hit the cay, Phillip feels slithering around his ankles. What causes this feeling?

3. What stops Phillip's sobbing when Timothy first leaves him to get langosta?

4. In Chapter 11, why does Phillip become nervous about Stew Cat's safety in Timothy's company?

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

6. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?

7. Why is Phillip angry the first time Timothy goes to find langosta for their dinner?

8. 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?

9. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?

10. In Chapter 12, what are the symptoms Timothy exhibits when he tells Phillip he has malaria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

There are several instances of racism in The Cay. Name three different characters or groups of people who display racism. Who are they? Whom do they dislike? What do they do or say?

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