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The Cay Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what is Phillip doing when Timothy tells him he feels the same way, but there is nothing to be gained by it?
(a) Swimming away.
(b) Shouting.
(c) Vomiting.
(d) Crying.

2. Who does Timothy say raised him?
(a) His parents.
(b) Grace Enright.
(c) Hannah Grumbs.
(d) Olivia Washington.

3. In Chapter 4, how old does Timothy tell Phillip he is?
(a) Around 30.
(b) Upwards of 80.
(c) Upwards of 60.
(d) 52.

4. Where do Phillip and Henrik often spend time playing pirates?
(a) In Henrik's basement.
(b) The ancient fort.
(c) In Phillip's back yard.
(d) The harbor.

5. In Chapter 6, where does Phillip think he and Timothy will be better off?
(a) In the ocean.
(b) On the raft.
(c) Dead.
(d) On the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, whom does Timothy say is bad luck?

2. What happens to the lifeboat Phillip and his mother get into as it is lowered into the water?

3. At the beginning of the book, what is the name of the town where Phillip and his family live?

4. Off of what country's coast is the island Phillip and his parents live on at the beginning of the book?

5. Why does Phillip dangle his hand over the edge of the raft?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Phillip, Sr. say that Grace and Phillip should not leave Curacao?

2. On the first night Timothy and Phillip are on the raft, what does Phillip think about as he lays looking at the stars?

3. At noon on Phillip's and Timothy's third day on the raft, what does Timothy do for Phillip as a plane passes overhead?

4. When the S.S. Empire Tern is sunk, what does Philip realize about the crew that was on board?

5. What information does Timothy provide Phillip about himself when Phillip asks where Timothy comes from?

6. During their conversation about the war, why does Henrik seem to Phillip to be so knowledgeable about the goings on of the military?

7. Why does Grace say she doesn't like living in Curacao?

8. In Chapter 2, why does the refinery shut down?

9. Why did Phillip's family move to Curacao?

10. Why does Phillip accuse Timothy of being stingy when they are on the raft?

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