Exploring Chapters 1-3 of The Cay

What is the setting introduced in Chapter 1?

• A large, industrial metropolis.

• A bustling city by the sea.

• A deserted island in the ocean.

• A small, quiet town surrounded by mountains.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is the main character introduced in the first three chapters?

• The main character is a minor character.

• The main character is a sidekick.

• The main character is an antagonist.

• The main character is the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What event leads to the characters being stranded?

• They decide to take a wrong turn intentionally.

• They run out of fuel on a deserted road.

• A sudden storm causes their vehicle to break down.

• A wild animal attacks their camp.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the protagonist feel about the situation they are in?

• Excited and hopeful

• Indifferent and relaxed

• Calm and collected

• Overwhelmed and anxious

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the significance of the cay in the story?

• The cay serves as a backdrop for a romantic relationship between the characters.

• The cay represents wealth and luxury, showcasing the characters' material desires.

• The cay symbolizes isolation and survival, highlighting the characters' emotional journeys.

• The cay is a metaphor for the characters' past traumas and regrets.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Describe the relationship between the main character and the other character introduced in these chapters.

• The main character and the other character have a conflicted yet interdependent relationship.

• The main character and the other character have a purely antagonistic relationship.

• The main character and the other character share a harmonious and supportive bond.

• The main character and the other character are complete strangers with no connection.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What challenges do the characters face in the early chapters?

• Characters only face internal dilemmas.

• Characters face personal conflicts, external threats, and adaptation struggles.

• Characters encounter only minor inconveniences.

• Characters deal solely with financial issues.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the author use descriptive language to convey the environment?

• The author uses descriptive language to confuse the reader about the environment.

• The author avoids using descriptive language to keep the environment vague.

• The author uses descriptive language to create vivid imagery and sensory details that immerse the reader in the environment.

• The author uses technical jargon to describe the environment without imagery.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What themes are introduced in Chapters 1-3?

• Themes of technology, isolation, and the search for power.

• Themes of nature, freedom, and the struggle for justice.

• Themes of identity, conflict, and the quest for belonging.

• Themes of friendship, betrayal, and the pursuit of wealth.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the character's background influence their actions in the story?

• The character's actions are solely based on their current emotions.

• The character's background only affects their appearance.

• The character's background has no impact on their decisions.

• The character's background influences their actions by shaping their values and responses to situations.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3