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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 6, where does Phillip think he and Timothy will be better off?

3. 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?

4. In Chapter 3, how does Phillip react to the amount of water Timothy gives him?

5. How old is Phillip when the book begins?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Timothy say the island he spots looks like?

4. What is unusual about Grace's reaction when the S.S. Hato is torpedoed?

5. In Chapter 6, what happens that causes Phillip to fall off the raft into the water?

6. When Phillip realizes he is blind, what story does Timothy tell him to attempt to soothe him?

7. Why is the S.S. Hato sailing to Panama before going to Miami?

8. In Chapter 2, what actions do Phillip and Grace take to stay safe from the Germans?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify two examples of foreshadowing in The Cay. What are they and what future events do they foreshadow? Use specific examples and evidence from the novel to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 2

There are two major settings in The Cay. What are they? How do each of these settings affect the storyline and Phillip? Would another setting, such as a modern-day setting, have been as effective in developing Phillip's character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There are many examples of symbolism in The Cay. Name five of these symbols and discuss what each of them represents. Use specific examples from the book.

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