The Cay - End Of Novel Quiz

When the war begins, Philip is:

• terrified

• excited

• indifferent ( doesn't really care)

• angry

What does Timothy use to make a shelter while they are on the raft?

• a tarp

• a blanket

• their clothes

• they have no shelter on the raft

Why isn't Phillip happy when he and Timothy arrive on the island?

• There are no people

• They are not on a ship's path

• It is too hot there.

• Both A and B

Who is the most superstitious character in this book?

• Phillip

• Timothy

• Stew Cat

• Phillip's Mother

A turning point when Phillip conquers his fears is when he:

• catches fish

• swims in the ocean alone

• walks around the island

• climbs a palm tree

When Phillip is rescued, the sailor is surprised that :

• Phillip is blind

• Phillip has been on the island for so long

• Phillip has set up a camp on the island

• all of the above

This book takes place during:

• World War I

• World War II

• The Civil War

• The Vietnam War

The island of Curacao is important because it provides ______________ for the war.

• food

• oil

• weapons

• ships

Phillip is on the island for about

• 4 months

• 2 months

• 1 year

• 1 month

What kind of job did Phillip's dad have?

• He worked in the oil refinery trying to increase production of aviation fuel.
• He had a large plantation that grew sugar cane.
• Heowned a chain of hotels.
• He was the captain on a tanker.