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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. How does Phillip know when it is late May?
2. In Chapter E11, what does Timothy bring to Phillip and place in his lap?
3. When Timothy first goes to explore the island, why does Phillip panic?
4. While on the island, what serious illness does Timothy come down with?
5. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy put on top of the hut?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are three steps Timothy and Phillip take to prepare themselves for the tempest?
2. 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?
3. When Phillip tells Timothy that his mother doesn't like black people and asks Timothy why, what is Timothy's response?
4. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?
5. In Chapter 13, after Phillip learns to fish, what evidence is there that Phillip is growing more confident?
6. In Chapter 11, why does Phillip become nervous about Stew Cat's safety in Timothy's company?
7. Why does Timothy plan to keep a constant small fire burning at their campsite?
8. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?
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 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
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?
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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