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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. When does the rain begin to fall, signaling the beginning of the tempest?
2. In Chapter 13, what causes Phillip to almost fall into the fishing hole?
3. What does Timothy use to make sinkers?
4. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy tell Phillip he was doing on the north shore?
5. In Chapter 9, what does Timothy insist Phillip help him make?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Phillip tells Timothy that his mother doesn't like black people and asks Timothy why, what is Timothy's response?
2. Where does Timothy take Phillip to teach him to fish?
3. In Chapter 13, after Phillip learns to fish, what evidence is there that Phillip is growing more confident?
4. Why does Timothy decide to teach Phillip how to fish?
5. What is a langosta?
6. In Chapter 12, what are the symptoms Timothy exhibits when he tells Phillip he has malaria?
7. What is the Devil's Mouth?
8. What are three steps Timothy and Phillip take to prepare themselves for the tempest?
9. Why is Phillip angry the first time Timothy goes to find langosta for their dinner?
10. What does Timothy tell Phillip will be his main danger as he makes his way along the poles planted in the reef to the fishing hole?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What point of view is The Cay told from? Why do you think the author chose this point of view? Would another point of view have been as effective? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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 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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