The Cay Review

Why had Timothy chosen the highest point on the cay to set up camp in Chapter 14?

• To avoid all the lizards living near the ground

• To see if any ships or planes came their way

• To allow Phillip an easy way to find his way back

• To stay above the water level in case of flooding

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According to Timothy, on page 103, why is the sea angry?

• It is angry at Timothy and Phillip for taking too many fish.

• It is angry with Stew Cat for casting a hex on the island.

• It is angry at all the people killed in the water due to the war.

• It is angry with Timothy and Phillip for surviving the explosion.

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Why does Phillip say that if something bad happens, he wants it to happen to all of them?

• Because he is being pessimistic and negative

• Because he is tired of being on the cay for so long

• Because he doesn't want Timothy to live and him die

• Because he doesn't want any of them to have to be alone

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Why was Timothy hurt more from the storm than Phillip?

• He was older, so it was worse on him.

• He was blocking Phillip from harm.

• He was bitten by a lizard and got infection.

• He was out getting supplies when it hit.

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Why did Timothy and Phillip each eat such a large meal at the end of Chapter 14?

• They didn't know if they would have food for a few days.

• They knew they would be rescued off the island soon.

• They saw Stew Cat trying to steal it all so they ate it.

• They were too hungry to save it for later and ration it.

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What is the MAIN cause of Phillip's blindness?

• He had looked in the sun for too long.

• He had been hit in the head after being torpedoed.

• He had been blinded by Timothy hitting him.

• He had been knocked out during the hurricane.

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What does Phillip do to show Timothy he is starting to respect him more?

• He asks Timothy to call him Phillip.

• He calls him Sir to show he is polite.

• He apologizes after Timothy hits him.

• He makes him a bracelet out of palm leaves.

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Besides sharks, what is another danger that Phillip faces after falling into the ocean?

• Stew Cat gets lost

• Timothy can't swim

• Not knowing where to go

• Becoming dehydrated

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Why does Phillip want Timothy to know he was almost twelve?

• To let him know when his birthday is

• To get him to stop treating him like a child

• To try to get Timothy to tell him his real age

• To give Timothy the impression he is smarter

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On page 12, why does Phillip tell Henrik that "Every lake tanker was sunk", even though he wasn't sure it was actually true?

• He wanted Henrik to this his father knew a lot too

• He wanted to see if Henrik was telling the truth

• He wanted Henrik to think he knew more about it

• He wanted Henrik's father to be discredited

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