The Cay - Chapters 5-7 Quiz

What does Phillip feel when Timothy leaves him alone to explore the island?

Question Answer Choices Angry and starts shouting. Excited and starts exploring. Relieved and falls asleep. Helpless and begins to panic.

What does Timothy do to console Phillip after the plane passes without noticing them?

Question Answer Choices He assures Phillip that ships will see them. He tells Phillip that they are edging into the aircraft track and will be found soon. He says another plane will come by soon. He promises to build a bigger fire next time.

What does Timothy do when the raft drifts close to the island?

Question Answer Choices He waits for the tide to bring them in. He uses a paddle to row to shore. He jumps into the water and kicks the raft to shore. He throws an anchor to stop the raft.

What happens to Phillip when Timothy shouts that he sees an island?

Question Answer Choices Phillip faints from excitement. Phillip starts crying. Phillip shouts for joy. Phillip jumps up and falls overboard.

What does Timothy believe about their location?

Question Answer Choices That they are on a well-known island. That they are in a place called Devil's Mouth. That they are near Panama. That they are close to a large city.

What does Timothy say they can find on the island to eat?

Question Answer Choices Birds and eggs. Fruits and berries. Fish and langosta (native lobsters). Coconuts and crabs.

What does Timothy do when he sees an aircraft while on the raft?

Question Answer Choices He lights a torch in hopes the pilot will see the smoke. He fires a flare gun. He jumps into the water to get the pilot's attention. He waves his arms and shouts loudly.

What does Timothy do when Phillip falls overboard?

Question Answer Choices Timothy shouts for help. Timothy waits for Phillip to swim back. Timothy uses a rope to pull Phillip back. Timothy dives into the water and throws Phillip back onto the raft.

What does Timothy warn Phillip about when he crawls to the edge of the raft?

Question Answer Choices There are dangerous currents. The raft might tip over. The ocean is infested with sharks. The water is too cold.

Where does Timothy decide to set up camp on the island?

Question Answer Choices Under a large tree. On the beach close to the water. On a rise about forty feet from the sea. In a cave near the shore.