The Cay

The Cay

Assessment

Passage

English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Main ideas and supporting details, Understanding the author, Understanding word meanings

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the passage 'The Cay: A Tale of Shipwreck and Survival'?

A. The story is about a young American boy and an older black man who are stuck on a tiny cay in the Caribbean Sea.

B. The story is about a young American boy and an older black man who are stranded on a deserted island.

C. The story is about a young American boy and an older black man who are lost at sea.

D. The story is about a young American boy and an older black man who are on a sailing adventure.

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Main ideas and supporting details

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'resilience' mean in the context of the passage?

Strength

Adaptability

Perseverance

Courage

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Understanding word meanings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'gripping adventure' used in the passage mean?

A thrilling and captivating journey

A boring and uneventful experience

A dangerous and risky expedition

A peaceful and relaxing vacation

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Understanding word meanings

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the author of the novel 'The Cay: A Tale of Shipwreck and Survival'?

Theodore Taylor

Mark Twain

J.K. Rowling

Charles Dickens

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Understanding the author

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the novel 'The Cay: A Tale of Shipwreck and Survival'?

Friendship and survival

Exploration of the challenges of finding food, shelter, and water

The growth of the bond between Phillip and Timothy

The setting of the story on a deserted island

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Main ideas and supporting details

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the story 'The Cay: A Tale of Shipwreck and Survival'?

Finding food and water

Building shelter

Protecting themselves from the elements and wildlife

Navigating the sea

Tags

Comprehending a text

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the characters of Phillip and Timothy illustrate in the passage?

The challenges of staying alive on a tiny cay

The beauty of the Caribbean Sea

The history of shipwrecks in the Caribbean

The culture of the Caribbean people

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Understanding the author

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