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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. At the end of Chapter 11, what is Timothy sure will change?
2. In Chapter 10, who doesn't like the rain?
3. In Chapter 15, why are Phillip and Timothy naked?
4. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy insist Phillip help him make?
5. What shape does Timothy say the island is?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?
2. What does Timothy tell Phillip will be his main danger as he makes his way along the poles planted in the reef to the fishing hole?
3. Why does Timothy plan to keep a constant small fire burning at their campsite?
4. When Timothy confesses to Phillip that he thinks they are in the Devil's Mouth, why does he tell Phillip that he still believes they will be rescued, even though it will be difficult for ships to come near the island?
5. As Timothy and Phillip wait for the tempest to hit the cay, Phillip feels slithering around his ankles. What causes this feeling?
6. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?
7. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?
8. Why is Phillip angry the first time Timothy goes to find langosta for their dinner?
9. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?
10. In Chapter 14, how do Timothy and Phillip know a tempest is on the way?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How is the theme of compassion portrayed throughout The Cay? Which characters show compassion? To whom do they show compassion? What actions do they take to show compassion?
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