WorksheetsThe Cay Final Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
Which of the following is NOT a conflict that Phillip faces while on the island?
He must fight off wild dogs.
He must survive a hurricane.
He must learn to overcome his own fear.
He must learn to find and catch his own food.
The point of view used in this novel allows the reader to ________.
really see the thoughts and feelings of Timothy because he is telling the story
know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters because an all-knowing point of view is used
really see the thoughts and feelings of Phillip because he is telling the story
really see the thoughts and feelings of Stew Cat because he is telling the story
At the end of the story, we find that one day Phillip hopes to ______________
write a book about how to survive on an island
find another cat just like Stew Cat
learn how to fly a plane so he can look for others who are stranded
find and visit the little island where Timothy is buried
What did Phillip do after he realized that the people in the plane most likely did not see the smoke?
He caught himself on fire so that he could be seen.
He burned grass to produce a bigger cloud of smoke.
He burned sea grapes to produce a black smoke.
He gave up trying to use a signal fire and made a whistle instead.
The Cay took place during ____________.
The Vietnam War
The Korean War
The Civil War
World War II
What are some topics of The Cay?
friendship
survival
growing up
racism
What is the setting of the novel?
Curacao 1942
USA 1964
Curacao 1972
Bahamas 1950
Why does Phillip believe he is superior to Timothy when they first get to the island?
he knows how to get fresh water
he can make sleeping mats
he can read and write
he knows the location of the island
How were Phillip and Timothy finally able to get fresh coconuts?
Stew Cat knocks them down
Timothy climbs the tree and cuts them down
A storm knocks them down
Phillip climbs the tree and pulls them down
What eventually causes Timothy's death?
malaria
he is injured in a storm
he falls from a tree
he gets an infection
The Cay could be categorized as:
a survival story
story about prejudice
coming of age story
all of the above
What items do the characters have on the raft while they are at sea?
fresh water
food
matches
all of the above
How does Phillip eventually get off the island?
a rescue plan sees his signal fire and sends a boat to get him
he gets back on his raft and sails out to sea
Germans find him
a helicopter picks him up
What is the main theme of 'The Cay'?
Friendship and survival
War and peace
Love and betrayal
Adventure and exploration
How does Phillip's perception of Timothy change throughout the novel?
He grows to hate him
He learns to respect and love him
He becomes indifferent
He remains fearful
What literary device is used when Phillip describes the island as 'a green jewel in the sea'?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Which character trait best describes Timothy?
Cowardly
Selfish
Brave
Indifferent
What is the significance of the setting in 'The Cay'?
It highlights the isolation and challenges faced by the characters
It provides a backdrop for a romantic subplot
It is irrelevant to the story
It serves as a metaphor for freedom
What role does Stew Cat play in the story?
He is a source of comfort and companionship
He is a symbol of bad luck
He is a distraction
He is a source of food
How does the author use foreshadowing in 'The Cay'?
By hinting at the storm that will come
By describing Phillip's initial dislike of Timothy
By showing Phillip's fear of the sea
By mentioning the war
What is the climax of 'The Cay'?
The arrival of the rescue team
The hurricane hitting the island
Phillip regaining his sight
Timothy's death
How does Phillip's blindness affect his character development?
It makes him more dependent and fearful
It forces him to become more self-reliant and mature
It has no effect on his character
It makes him bitter and angry
What is the author's purpose in writing 'The Cay'?
To entertain with a thrilling adventure
To explore themes of racism and friendship
To provide historical information about World War II
To describe the beauty of the Caribbean
What lesson does Phillip learn by the end of 'The Cay'?
The importance of independence
The value of friendship and understanding
The need for revenge
The insignificance of survival
