The Cay By Theodore Taylor

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1. The name of the cat was

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Based on the given options, the correct answer is Stew Cat. This is because the question asks for the name of the cat, and out of all the options provided, Stew Cat is the only one that can be considered a name. The other options (Spaghetti Cat, Soup Cat, and Tabby Cat) are descriptions or types of cats, but not specific names. Therefore, Stew Cat is the correct answer.

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The Cay By Theodore Taylor - Quiz

Philip and Timothy start the game of surviving in the island but it does not go as planned with many downfalls, which include making a shelter, which becomes... see morefilled with water after the rain. Do you know what happened from chapter 1 to ten in the book? Take up the quiz below and find out. see less

2. Phillip lived with his parents on the island of

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The correct answer is "Curaco" because the question asks where Phillip lived with his parents, and out of the given options, Curaco is the only one that fits the description. Madagascar, Charlotte Omalie, and The Cay are not mentioned in the question, so they are not relevant to the answer.

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3. Timothy wanted Phillip to spell

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Timothy wanted Phillip to spell out a phrase using the given words. The phrase is "Help".

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4. The cay was inside a u-shaped ring of islands called the

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The correct answer is Devil's Mouth because the question mentions that the cay was inside a u-shaped ring of islands. Out of the given options, Devil's Mouth is the only one that refers to a part of the mouth, which can be interpreted as a shape resembling a u. The other options, Devil's Eye, Devil's Teeth, and Devil's Tongue, do not indicate a u-shaped formation. Therefore, Devil's Mouth is the most suitable answer based on the information provided.

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5. Timothy had suffered an illness called

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Timothy had suffered from malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, chills, and muscle aches. Malaria is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions and is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It can be a severe and potentially life-threatening illness if not treated promptly. Therefore, it is likely that Timothy's illness was caused by malaria.

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6. Timothy and Phillip made their own calendar to keep track of the passing time by

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Timothy and Phillip made their own calendar by putting pebbles in a can. This method allowed them to keep track of the passing time.

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7. After the storm, the birds attacked Phillip because

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The birds attacked Phillip because he had walked into their nesting ground. This action likely threatened their eggs or young, causing them to become defensive and aggressive towards him.

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8. Phillip and Timothy heard a rifle shot. That meant

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The correct answer is "a severe storm was brewing". This can be inferred from the fact that Phillip and Timothy heard a rifle shot. A rifle shot is not typically associated with a small storm brewing, a rescue team being nearby, or someone shooting flares. Therefore, the most logical explanation is that the rifle shot was a signal indicating that a severe storm was approaching.

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9. Phillip and his mother were sailing to Miami on the

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10. This skinny long creature attacked Phillip when he dove deep into the fishing hole

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A moray eel is a skinny, long creature that could potentially attack someone diving deep into a fishing hole. They are known for their aggressive behavior and powerful jaws, making them a likely culprit in this scenario.

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The name of the cat was
Phillip lived with his parents on the island of
Timothy wanted Phillip to spell
The cay was inside a u-shaped ring of islands called the
Timothy had suffered an illness called
Timothy and Phillip made their own calendar to keep track of the...
After the storm, the birds attacked Phillip because
Phillip and Timothy heard a rifle shot. That meant
Phillip and his mother were sailing to Miami on the
This skinny long creature attacked Phillip when he dove deep into the...
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