The Cay Review

Why did Timothy slap Phillip across the face on page 71?

• Because Phillip was being rude

• Because Phillip was being obnoxious

• Because Phillip was being stubborn

• Because Phillip was hitting him first

What was the main reason Phillip was scared when Timothy said he was going hunting for langostas?

• He was afraid Timothy would get hurt by them.

• He was afraid of being left alone on the island.

• He was afraid Stew Cat would get lost.

• He was afraid the lizards would attack him.

What inference can you make about Phillip's mom from what she tells him at the end?

• She feels responsible for what happened to him.

• She is mad at him for talking to Timothy.

• She wants him to wear his glasses more often.

• She realizes he has lost his sight for good.

How does the author best use imagery in the story?

• to make Timothy seem more of a hero

• to leave the reader wondering what will happen

• to describe what Phillip cannot see

• to make clear what Phillip thinks is happening

What is the best summary of Phillip's conversation with Timothy on Page 75?

• Timothy tells Phillip that the different colors of fish is beautiful.

• Timothy complains about Phillip's mother's views on his race.

• Timothy explains that everyone is the same no matter the skin color.

• Timothy feels bad for Phillip's blindness and tries to reassure him.

What event occurs during the climax of the story?

• Phillip and Timothy find an island.

• Phillip and Timothy face a hurricane.

• Phillip and Stew Cat are rescued.

• Phillip and his family stay in Curacao.

What reason did Timothy give Phillip for why there were no people on the island?

• There was no natural source of water.

• There were people on the island.

• It was too small.

• It had been attacked by the Germans already.

What did Phillip's family do after he was rescued?

• They moved back to Curacao

• They moved to Europe

• They moved back to the United States

• They moved to the island

What were the two biggest threats to Timothy and Phillip when they were on the raft?

• Birds and sharks

• Lack of water and sharks

• A leaky raft and submarines

• storms and sharks

What did Timothy do so that Phillip could fish on the reef?

• He used a rope to mark a safe path

• He told Phillip bot to go on the reef because it wasn't safe

• He had Phillip crawl out onto the reef

• He drove sticks into the reef to mark a safe path