Narrator's Experience with Blindness

The transcript describes a boy and Timothy, a giant Negro, stranded on a raft in the ocean. They face darkness, cold, and cultural reflections. Timothy shares his background, and they discuss survival. The boy experiences blindness, leading to fear and despair. Despite challenges, Timothy provides comfort and guidance.

What environmental conditions did the narrator and Timothy face on the raft?

• Sunny and warm

• Dark and cold

• Windy and dry

• Bright and humid

How did the narrator feel about lying beside Timothy on the raft?

• Comfortable and familiar

• Strange and unusual

• Scared and anxious

• Indifferent and calm

What did the narrator recall about his experiences with people of different races in Virginia?

• He was indifferent to racial differences

• He had many friends from different races

• He rarely interacted with them

• He lived in a diverse neighborhood

Where did Timothy say he was from?

• Panama

• Barbados

• St. Thomas

• Africa

What was surprising to the narrator about Timothy's knowledge of his own age?

• Timothy did not know his exact age

• Timothy was much younger than expected

• Timothy knew his exact age

• Timothy was older than expected

What did Timothy do to help the narrator with his headache?

• Gave him medicine

• Sang a song

• Placed a wet cloth on his eyes

• Told him a story

How did the narrator react upon realizing he was blind?

• He remained calm

• He ignored it

• He panicked and screamed

• He laughed it off

What story did Timothy share to reassure the narrator about his blindness?

• A story about a man who was never blind

• A story about a blind man who became a leader

• A story about a sailor who regained sight

• A story about a man who never regained sight

What emotions did the narrator experience after realizing his blindness?

• Indifference and calm

• Joy and relief

• Excitement and curiosity

• Fear and anger