The Cay First 5 Chapters

What is the setting of The Cay at the beginning of the story?

• A. Curaçao during World War II
• B. A ship in the Atlantic Ocean
• C. A small island in the Caribbean
• D. Germany

Why are German submarines near Curaçao?

• A. To rescue prisoners
• B. To sink ships carrying oil
• C. To invade the island
• D. To protect the Dutch colony

How does Phillip feel about the war at first?

• A. He is terrified.
• B. He is indifferent.
• C. He is excited and curious.
• D. He is angry.

Why does Phillip’s mother want to leave Curaçao?

• A. She thinks it is unsafe because of the war.
• B. She dislikes living on an island.
• C. She wants to visit family in Europe.
• D. She feels it is too expensive to live there.

What does Phillip’s father do for a living?

• A. He works as a doctor.
• B. He manages an oil refinery.
• C. He is a fisherman.
• D. He is a ship captain.

Who is Henrik van Boven?

• A. Phillip’s best friend
• B. A German soldier
• C. A sailor on the S.S. Hato
• D. Timothy’s son

What game do Phillip and Henrik enjoy playing?

• A. War
• B. Hide-and-seek
• C. Chess
• D. Baseball

How does Phillip’s father explain the importance of the refinery?

• A. It provides jobs for the community.
• B. It fuels the war effort against Germany.
• C. It supports the Dutch Navy.
• D. It is a safe place during the war.

What does Phillip notice about the harbor in this chapter?

• A. It is completely empty.
• B. There are more ships than usual.
• C. The ships are damaged from the war.
• D. The German submarines are docked there.

How does the chapter foreshadow danger?

• A. Phillip’s father warns him about the sea.
• B. The radio announces the presence of German submarines. (Correct)
• C. Phillip sees a storm brewing.
• D. Phillip’s mother is unusually calm.