The Cay - Chapters 13-14 Quiz

How does Timothy react when Phillip asks if he is still black?

Question Answer Choices Timothy laughs uproariously. Timothy ignores the question. Timothy gets angry. Timothy feels sad.

What does Timothy recognize as a signal that a bad storm is coming?

Question Answer Choices Dark clouds forming in the sky. A sudden drop in temperature. A sound like a rifle shot made by the waves. Birds flying away from the island.

What does Timothy do to help Phillip learn to fish despite his blindness?

Question Answer Choices Timothy makes fish hooks from old nails and drives pieces of driftwood along the route to a fishing hole. Timothy builds a small boat for Phillip and shows him how to navigate using the stars. Timothy creates a fishing rod for Phillip and trains him to listen for fish splashes. Timothy teaches Phillip to use a fishing net and marks the fishing spots with seashells.

What does Timothy do to prepare for the hurricane?

Question Answer Choices He lashes the water keg to a palm tree and ties a rope around the tree. He digs a trench around their camp to divert the water. He gathers extra food and stores it in a cave. He builds a shelter out of driftwood and palm leaves.

What does Timothy do every day they have been on the cay?

Question Answer Choices He collects a shell from the beach. He marks a tree with a knife. He drops a small pebble into an old can. He writes the date in the sand.

How does Phillip feel after learning to fish by touch and feel?

Question Answer Choices He feels scared and anxious. He experiences a deep sense of satisfaction. He feels frustrated and disappointed. He feels indifferent and uninterested.

Why does Phillip freeze while climbing the coconut tree?

Question Answer Choices He feels dizzy from the height. He is overcome by fear. He hears a loud noise. He sees a dangerous animal.

Why does Timothy decide that Phillip must learn to provide fish for himself?

Question Answer Choices Because Timothy is planning to leave the island soon. In case Timothy should again be incapacitated by malaria. Because Timothy wants Phillip to become more independent. Because Phillip asked Timothy to teach him how to fish.

Why does Timothy listen in fascination when Phillip talks about the origins of the Caribbean Islands?

Question Answer Choices Timothy wants to impress Phillip with his knowledge. Timothy disagrees with Phillip's ideas. Timothy has never thought much about their origins. Timothy is trying to teach Phillip a lesson.

What does Phillip decide he is ready to do at the end of the week?

Question Answer Choices Swim across the reef. Climb the coconut tree. Catch a large fish. Build a new shelter.