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The Cay Ch 13 - 19 Quiz

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  • Q1
    1. Timothy is afraid he'll come down with fever again, so _______.
    he teaches Phillip how to gather coconuts
    he performs a Voodoo protection spell
    he shows Phillip where to find scallops
    he decides Phillip needs to learn how to fish by himself
    30s
  • Q2
    2. Why did Phillip feel he had "graduated" from a survival course?
    Phillip had been pretending that he was in school taking a special class
    Timothy had taught survival courses in the past
    Timothy had been worried that something would happen to him, and Phillip would have to provide for himself
    Phillip had climbed the tree for coconuts even though he was blind, proving that he had become independent
    30s
  • Q3
    3.The sea, he told me, was as smooth as green jelly.The author uses the simile to __________.
    to explain how rough the waves were
    to stress the silence of the ocean meant that the upcoming storm was going to be fierce
    make the ocean seem real
    30s
  • Q4
    4. Which detail from chapter 14 best shows that Timothy was not purposely trying to frighten Phillip about the violence of the storm?
    He had good reason to be frightened himself. In 1928, he had been the only survivor from the d'HettiRedd.
    Even Stew Cat was nervous. He was around my legs whenever I moved.
    Nothing changed during the afternoon, although it seemed to get even hotter.
    'Dis be a western starm, I b'guessin'. Dey outrageous strong when dey come," he said.
    30s
  • Q5
    5. After the storm, Phillip recovers several items."But the two small bars of chocolate that we had been saving for a "feast," were ruined. I had no taste for them anyway." What does Phillip probably mean when he states that he has no taste for them anyway?
    Chocolate is not his favorite candy
    The storm affected Phillip's taste buds
    Phillip was mourning, and without Timothy he would not enjoy the chocolate
    Phillip has never tasted chocolate before
    30s
  • Q6
    6. "He was cradling his head in his arms, still making those small noises, like a hurt animal." The author compares the small noises that Timothy was making to those of a hurt animal. He does this to emphasize that:
    Timothy is helpless and in pain
    Timothy wants to be playful with Stew Cat
    Timothy doesn't want to be loud
    Timothy wants to keep Phillip cheerful
    30s
  • Q7
    7. 1) "Phillip slipped into the warm water." 2) "Phillip swam down a few feet and then came up again." 3) "Phillip sharpened a stick to hunt langosta." 4) "Phillip went down to the reef by the edge of the fishing hole." These events from chapter 17 are out of order. What is the best order for the events?
    4,3,1,2
    1,2,3,4
    3,4,1,2
    2,3,1,4
    30s
  • Q8
    8. What would Phillip most likely do when he returned from fishing with a bite on the wrist?
    wash and care for his wound
    cry until the next morning
    hunt for the creature that bit him
    jump back into the hole to hunt more langosta the next day
    30s
  • Q9
    9. Without Timothy to serve as his eyes, __________________.
    Phillip becomes lost on the island and spends a lot of time finding his way around.
    Phillips sense of hearing and touch become stronger.
    Phillip is unable to climb the trees to gather coconuts.
    Phillip does not know when the rains are coming.
    30s
  • Q10
    10. Why did the bird attack Phillip?
    Phillip stepped on the nest and broke the egg
    The hurricane made the birds protective on the island
    30s
  • Q11
    11. After Phillip and Stew Cat are taken on board the boat, Phillip sends one of the sailors back for
    the can of pebbles
    fresh coconuts
    Timothy's knife
    the rope
    30s
  • Q12
    12. Four months after the rescue, ________________.
    Phillip returns to the cay with his mother and father
    Phillip gets his eyesight back, thanks to three operations in New York
    Stew Cat runs away
    Timothy's body is taken to Willemstad for burial
    30s
  • Q13
    13. All of the following are themes of The Cay EXCEPT...
    Friendship - Timothy and Phillip couldn't be more different. Despite their differences, these two individuals create a friendship based on mutual respect and love.
    Survival - Timothy and Phillip must learn to survive by first gathering food, then building a shelter, and finally facing a storm
    Race - After becoming blind, Phillip learns that people should not be judged by the color of their skin, but on the content of their character
    Family - Phillip's parents play a large role advising Phillip throughout the entire story, especially Phillip's father who teaches Phillip how to adjust to losing his eyesight.
    30s
  • Q14
    14. Which of the following statements BEST supports the relationship Phillip has with his friend Henrik when he returns to Curacao?
    Phillip leans on Henrik who offers him comfort and companionship during a really tough time
    Phillip has changed too much to go back to playing the war games with Henrik
    Phillip considers Henrik an outsider since he did not go through the same experiences that Phillip did. He tells Henrik that they can never be friends again.
    The friends feel like they were never apart
    30s
  • Q15
    15. 1) "Phillip yelled to the aircraft and waved his arms." 2) "Phillip ran down the hill straight to the signal fire." 3) "Phillip heard a heavy sound like an explosion and felt as if the cay were shaking." 4) "Phillip carried ten of fifteen bundles of oily sea grape to the fire." Place the following events from Chapter 18 in the order in which they happened.
    2,3,1,4
    2,1,3,4
    3,2,4,1
    3,4,2,1
    30s

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