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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 Timothy know that a tempest is on the way?
2. In Chapter 12, as Timothy and Phillip return from the beach to their campsite, what does Timothy do for the first time?
3. What does Phillip note about Timothy following his illness?
4. In Chapter 7, what does Timothy say to Phillip to calm his fears?
5. In Chapter 13, upon first arriving at the fishing hole, what does Timothy have Phillip do?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Timothy's fever breaks and he is able to return to the campsite, what two observations about Timothy does Phillip make?
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. Why does Timothy plan to keep a constant small fire burning at their campsite?
5. In Chapter 14, how do Timothy and Phillip know a tempest is on the way?
6. 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?
7. How do Phillip and Timothy mark the passing of time on the island?
8. Why is Phillip angry the first time Timothy goes to find langosta for their dinner?
9. 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?
10. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?
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
Friendship is an important theme in The Cay. Who are Phillip's friends? Does he have different friends at different times throughout the book? What needs do Phillips friends meet for him? Do his friendships change during the course of the novel? If so, how? Does his view of friendship change?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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