The Cay Questions on Curacao
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The conclusion and final events of The Cay
In the conclusion of The Cay, Phillip is rescued after Timothy's death. He regains his sight through surgery and returns to Curaçao, where he matures and forms a deeper appreciation for the lessons...
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What is the fate of the S.S. Empire Tern in The Cay?
The fate of the S.S. Empire Tern in "The Cay" is tragic. It is a British oil tanker loaded with fuel for the Royal Air Force during World War II. Shortly after departing from Curacao, it is torpedoed...
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Why does Timothy abandon the raft to go to a desolate island in The Cay?
Timothy abandons the raft for a desolate island because he believes survival prospects are better there. On the island, they can find food, such as fish and Caribbean lobster, and build a signal fire...
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In The Cay, why is Phillip's mom homesick?
Phillip's mom is homesick due to her inability to adapt to the drastic changes from Virginia to Curaçao. She is uncomfortable with the tropical climate, different lifestyle, and cultural diversity,...
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How did World War II impact Phillip and his family in The Cay?
World War II significantly affects Phillip and his family, who move to the island of Curaçao due to his father's job with a Dutch company aiding the war effort. The island is not safe, with German...
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How was the war affecting Phillip's life in three ways?
The war impacts Phillip's life by initially bringing his family to Curacao due to his father's work at a refinery. As tensions rise, Phillip's parents decide he and his mother should return to the...
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What three concerns in The Cay most worried Phillip's mom about Curacao and the Dutch West Indies?
Phillip's mom in The Cay was worried about the threat of German U-boat attacks on Curacao due to its oil production facilities. The island faced the danger of being attacked or invaded by German...