The Cay Quiz

Why does Timothy keep Phillip from drinking more water?

• Timothy wants to keep it all for himself.

• They don't know how long they'll be stranded.

• Timothy believes that the water is unsafe to drink.

• Timothy wants to save it all for Stew Cat.

Where does the story take place?

• The United States

• Europe

• The Caribbean Sea

• Germany

Being able to fish by himself made Phillip  confident enough to climb the coconut trees.

• True

• False

TIMOTHY taught Phillip about how their cay was probably created.

• True

• False

Why does Phillip ask Timothy if he is still "black"?

• He is saying, "I don't care that you are black."

• Phillip thinks Timothy is ugly

• Phillip was just being racist.

• Phillip has not seen Timothy for two months and has forgotten which race he is.

Which of the following do Phillip and Timothy do to prepare for the storm?

• Tie their things to a tree.

• Board up their shelter.

• Hide Stew Cat.

• Get on the raft.

What is the main theme of 'The Cay'?

• Survival and friendship

• War and peace

• Love and betrayal

• Adventure and discovery

Who is the author of 'The Cay'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Theodore Taylor

• Mark Twain

• Ernest Hemingway

What causes Phillip to become blind in 'The Cay'?

• A head injury

• A disease

• A chemical explosion

• A genetic disorder

How does Timothy help Phillip survive on the cay?

• By building a shelter and finding food

• By teaching him to read

• By telling him stories

• By sending a rescue signal