The Cay - Chapters 17-19 Quiz

What does Phillip discover about some of the Black people he talks to in Willemstad?

Question Answer Choices Some of them had known old Timothy from Charlotte Amalie. Some of them had seen the cay he was on. Some of them had been on the same ship as him. Some of them had been rescued by the same destroyer.

Who rescues Phillip from the cay?

Question Answer Choices A fisherman from a nearby island. A British sailor from a submarine. An American from a destroyer. A pilot from the plane.

What does Phillip do after getting tired of eating fish?

Question Answer Choices He tries to catch crabs along the shore. He dives to look for scallops or langosta. He decides to hunt birds on the island. He gathers fruits and berries from the island.

What does Phillip resolve to do after the war is over?

Question Answer Choices Return to find the island where Timothy is buried. Become a sailor and explore new places. Travel the world with his family. Write a book about his experiences.

How does Phillip feel about his old friends after returning to Willemstad?

Question Answer Choices His friends are jealous of his experiences. His friends are excited to see him. His friends now seem very young. His friends seem very distant.

How does Phillip feel when the plane flies away the second time?

Question Answer Choices In complete despair. Indifferent and calm. Angry and frustrated. Hopeful for another chance.

What does Phillip do to make the smoke from the signal fire more visible?

Question Answer Choices He adds dry leaves to the fire. He builds multiple fires around the island. He uses wet wood to create more smoke. He adds bunches of sea grape to the fire.

What does Phillip feel more at home doing after returning to Willemstad?

Question Answer Choices Exploring the forests around Willemstad. Talking to the Black people along St. Anna Bay. Playing with his old friends. Spending time at the local market.

What does Phillip conclude bit him while diving in the fishing hole?

Question Answer Choices A barracuda. A small shark. A large moray eel. A stingray.

What does Phillip hear on the morning of August 20, 1942, that makes him light the signal fire again?

Question Answer Choices The sound of birds and waves. The sound of a ship's horn. The sound of thunder and heavy rain. The sound of explosions and the drone of an aircraft.