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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 causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?
2. What does Timothy agree to stop calling Phillip, and call him his real name instead?
3. What does Timothy use to make fishing line?
4. In Chapter 13, upon first arriving at the fishing hole, what does Timothy have Phillip do?
5. When does the rain begin to fall, signaling the beginning of the tempest?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 14, how do Timothy and Phillip know a tempest is on the way?
2. What is the Devil's Mouth?
3. After the hut is blown away in the tempest, what does Timothy do to protect Phillip from the storm?
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. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?
6. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?
7. In Chapter 11, why does Phillip become nervous about Stew Cat's safety in Timothy's company?
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. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?
10. What are three steps Timothy and Phillip take to prepare themselves for the tempest?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
What is an antagonist? Who or what is the antagonist of The Cay? Is there more than one antagonist?
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