Understanding Phillip and Timothy's Island Adventure

In Chapter 8 of 'The Cay' by Theodore Taylor, Timothy is busy building a hut on the island while the narrator reflects on his mother and the ongoing war. Despite his blindness, the narrator trusts Timothy's assurance that his sight will return. Timothy constructs a hut and later goes to the reef, leaving the narrator feeling fearful and alone. Upon Timothy's return with lobster, they discuss Timothy's age and the narrator's fear of being left alone. The next day, they work together to spell 'help' with rocks on the sand, highlighting the narrator's ability to assist Timothy despite his blindness.

What was Timothy busy with during the afternoon?

• Cooking

• Building a boat

• Making a hut

• Fishing

What did Phillip think about his mother's situation?

• She was with Timothy

• She was lost

• She was safe

• She was in danger

What did Timothy use to tie the supports of the hut?

• Strings

• Wires

• Vines

• Ropes

Why did Phillip become frightened when Timothy mentioned fetching lobsters?

• He was afraid of the dark

• He didn't want to be left alone

• He was scared of lobsters

• He thought Timothy would get lost

What did Phillip fear about the island?

• The lack of food

• The presence of snakes and scorpions

• The harsh weather

• The absence of water

How did Phillip react when Timothy returned with lobsters?

• He was happy

• He ignored Timothy

• He was angry

• He was scared

What was Timothy's plan for signaling aircraft?

• Writing a message in the sand

• Building a large fire

• Using a mirror

• Waving a flag

What did Phillip realize about Timothy when they were writing in the sand?

• Timothy couldn't see

• Timothy was tired

• Timothy couldn't spell

• Timothy was afraid of the dark