The Cay Novel

Why does Timothy keep Phillip from drinking more water?

• Timothy wants to keep it all for himself.

• They don't know how long they'll be stranded.

• Timothy believes that the water is unsafe to drink.

• Timothy wants to save it all for Stew Cat.

Why is Phillip so excited in the beginning of the book?

• He's excited to be a part of the war.

• Henrik has a new game that Phillip wants to try.

• He knows that he'll be returning to Virginia.

• He wants to meet German soldiers.

Which is the best description of Phillip's mother?

• kind and generous

• intelligent and calm

• fearful

• nosy

How does Timothy teach Phillip to survive on the cay?

• by building shelter

• By fishing and gathering food

• By teaching him to navigate the island

• All of the above

"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 wants to be playful

• Timothy is helpless and in pain

• Timothy was to keep Phillip Cheerful

• Timothy doesn't want to be loud.

All of the following are themes of The Cay EXCEPT---

• 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 thie 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.

• Friendship- Timothy and Phillip couldn't be more different. Despite their differences, these two individuals create a friendship based on mutual respect and love

Who are the main characters in the novel?

• Phillip and Timothy

• Stew Cat and Mr. Enright

• Grace and Mr. Enright

• Timothy and Stew Cat

What were Phillip's feelings towards Timothy at the end of the novel?

• Admiration and love

• Anger and regret

• Jealousy and hate

• Indifference and sorrow

Describe the process of Phillip's physical and emotional transformation

• He becomes more dependent on Timothy

• He becomes more self-reliant and gains empathy

• He becomes bitter and sentful

• He remains unchanged

Using 1st person point of view allows the reader to------

• Really see the thought and feelings of Timothy because he is telling the story

• know the thoughts and feelings of al the characters

• really see the thoughts and feelings of Phillip because he is telling the story

• know all the thoughts and feelings of only Timothy and Phillip