The Cay Review

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What is the setting of 'The Cay' at the beginning of the novel?

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The setting is Curacao, a Caribbean island.

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Which island is NOT part of the setting in 'The Cay'?

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Aruba.

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How do Timothy and Philip track the days they have been stranded on the cay?

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They put pebbles in a jar.

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What is the device called that collects rain water?

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Catchment.

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What kind of job did Phillip's dad have?

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He worked in the oil refinery trying to increase production of aviation fuel.

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Why did the bird attack Phillip?

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Phillip walked in the bird's nesting ground.

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What is the main theme of 'The Cay'?

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Survival and friendship.

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Who are the two main characters in 'The Cay'?

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Phillip and Timothy.

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What does Timothy teach Phillip about survival?

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He teaches him how to find food, collect water, and build shelter.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Cay'?

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A 'cay' is a small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a coral reef.