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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 11, what does Timothy put on top of the hut?
2. When Timothy recovers from his illness, what doesn't he recall doing?
3. In Chapter 11, what does Timothy make for Phillip to help him get around?
4. In Chapter 8, what does Phillip believe has become of his mother?
5. What method do Timothy and Phillip use to mark time on the island?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the Devil's Mouth?
2. After Timothy's fever breaks and he is able to return to the campsite, what two observations about Timothy does Phillip make?
3. Why is Phillip angry the first time Timothy goes to find langosta for their dinner?
4. In Chapter 11, why does Phillip become nervous about Stew Cat's safety in Timothy's company?
5. What does Timothy tell Phillip to try to convince him that, despite his blindness, Phillip will be able to weave a sleeping mat?
6. In Chapter 9, why does Timothy and Phillip tear vines down from the north end of the island?
7. When Timothy confesses to Phillip that he thinks they are in the Devil's Mouth, why does he tell Phillip that he still believes they will be rescued, even though it will be difficult for ships to come near the island?
8. When Timothy contracts malaria, why isn't Phillip able to stop him from leaving the campsite and going to the beach?
9. In Chapter 12, what are the symptoms Timothy exhibits when he tells Phillip he has malaria?
10. What is a langosta?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Phillip's opinion of Timothy changes a great deal from the time he first meets Timothy to the end of the novel. Describe Phillip's initial opinion of Timothy and how it changes over time. Use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Friendship is an important theme in The Cay. Who are Phillip's friends? Does he have different friends at different times throughout the book? What needs do Phillips friends meet for him? Do his friendships change during the course of the novel? If so, how? Does his view of friendship change?
Essay Topic 3
What is a coming of age novel? How does The Cay fit into this genre? Use specific examples.
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