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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. What did Timothy keep off the island while he chased away the jumbi?

2. What do Timothy and Phillip make to help Phillip get from the campsite to the signal fire pile?

3. How does Timothy know that a tempest is on the way?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Timothy tell Phillip that Phillip must do?

5. In Chapter 13, what does Phillip realize Timothy has been making for him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 13, after Phillip learns to fish, what evidence is there that Phillip is growing more confident?

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

4. In Chapter 14, how do Timothy and Phillip know a tempest is on the way?

5. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?

6. What does the hut Timothy builds on the island look like?

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

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

9. 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?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is an antagonist? Who or what is the antagonist of The Cay? Is there more than one antagonist?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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