WorksheetsThe Cay Ch. 5-8 Review Quizizz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 23mins
What causes Phillip to become blind?
A head injury from the torpedo attack
A severe illness
Looking directly at the sun
A genetic condition
How does Timothy help Phillip adjust to his blindness?
He reads to him constantly
He teaches him to use other senses to navigate
He carries him everywhere
He gives him medicine
How does Phillip initially treat Timothy?
With respect and friendship
With racial prejudice and hostility
With complete indifference
With immediate trust
What food source becomes crucial to their survival?
Fish
Coconuts
Seabirds
Langosta (lobster)
What does Timothy teach Phillip about survival that changes his perspective?
To always stay near water
To never trust anyone
That prejudice has no place in survival
To save food for emergencies
What does Phillip discover about Timothy's past?
He was a wealthy merchant
He never learned to read or write
He was a soldier
He was a teacher
What does the word "doused" mean in the context of the story?
Dried thoroughly
Covered completely
Removed quickly
Cleaned carefully
When someone is "scanning" an area, they are:
Taking pictures
Walking around
Measuring distance
Searching carefully
What type of seafood is a "langosta"?
A regular lobster
A crab species
A clawless lobster
A type of shrimp
The term "navigation" is best defined as:
Drawing maps
Swimming skills
Direction-finding
Boat building
What are "fronds"?
Palm tree leaves
Ocean waves
Island rocks
Tropical fruits
In the story, "bahss" is another way of saying:
Friend
Boss
Brother
Helper
A "cay" is:
A large continent
A deep ocean
A small island
A mountain peak
Which word is a synonym for "doused"?
Dampened
Emptied
Soaked
Sprinkled
The term "schooners" refers to what category of vessels?
Fishing boats
Military ships
Trading vessels
Passenger ships
What part of a palm tree are "fronds" found on?
The trunk
The roots
The top
The base
The word "gasping" suggests:
Excitement
Struggle for air
Happiness
Tiredness
What is the main purpose of "navigation"?
Finding food
Building shelter
Finding direction
Making friends
What food did they eat on the island?
Lobster (langosta)
sea urchin eggs
fish
all of the above
How does Timothy try to get the attention of the airplane in chapter 5 of The Cay?
He makes a torch.
He blows a whistle
He waves a banner
He builds a camp fire.
Why does Phillip need to stay away from the edge of the raft in chapter 5 of The Cay?
Because he can't see
Because he can't swim
Because he might tip the raft
Because there are sharks in the water
How did Timothy feel about Stew Cat?
He thinks the cat is bad luck.
He does not like that they have to feed the cat.
Timothy is worried about him attracting fleas.
Timothy is allergic to cats.
How did Phillip feel when Timothy went to explore the island?
ready to go exploring too
frightened
brave
lonely
Where does Timothy think they have landed?
In jamaica
Devil's mouth
Bermuda triangle
Cozumel, Mexico
What is the main conflict in chapters 5-8 of The Cay?
Conflict between Phillip and the weather
Conflict between Phillip and the island's wildlife
Conflict between Phillip and his parents
Conflict between Phillip and Timothy
What are the major conflicts faced by the characters in chapters 5-8 of The Cay?
Survival, racial prejudice, and blindness
Isolation, friendship, and trust.
Love, forgiveness, and redemption.
Adventure, mystery, and romance.
What animal does Phillip interact with on the island?
pig
shark
cat
lizard
