The Cay - Quiz Chapter 1-8 (2021-22)

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25 questions
Note from the author:
Quiz on chapters 1-8 of The Cay.
DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Chapter numbers are noted in orange between questions. You may look back at the novel The Cay to help you.
Chapter 1
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At the start of the story, what arrived during the night making the mood seem scary?

1

The setting of the story takes place during the time of...

1

Where does the story take place?

Chapter 2
1

What happened to the S. S. Empire Tern?

1

What did Phillip's mother want to do?

1

What was the main reason Philip's mother wanted to leave Curacao?

Chapter 3
1

After leaving Panama, what happened to the S. S. Hato?

1

How was Phillip hurt?

1

When Phillip woke up what person was with him?

1

How did the black man protect them from the hot sun while in the raft?

1

When they were on the raft, Philip gets in an argument with Timothy over drinking water. This is an example of...

Chapter 4
1

Which best describes how Phillip felt about Timothy?

1

Where was Timothy from?

1

How was Timothy kind to Phillip?

1

What was wrong with Phillip when he woke up?

Chapter 5-6
1

What did Timothy warn Phillip to always be careful of?

1

What did Timothy say was bad luck?

1

What happened when Phillip fell overboard?

1

How did Phillip get back on the raft?

Chapter 7-8
1

Which POINT OF VIEW is The Cay told from?

1

What was the FIRST thing Timothy did try to rescue Phillip and himself?

1

How did Phillip feel when Timothy went to explore the island?

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Complications make stories more suspenseful. Why is it unlikely that anyone will come to rescue Phillip and Timothy?

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What type of shelter did Timothy make?

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Why did Timothy want Phillip to spell the word H-E-L-P for him?