An Educational Quiz The Cay Exam
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Philip's last name is
The two main characters for The Cay were modeled after real people, and the plot is based on a true incident. The main characters offer so much to be learnt on human behavior. Take this educational quiz on the Cay and see what you know about the story of Philip and timothy.
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What disease did Timothy get in the middle of May?
Explanation
Timothy got Malaria in the middle of May. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that causes symptoms such as fever, chills, and flu-like illness. "Malar" is a term often used to refer to Malaria, and "Fever" is a common symptom of the disease. "Feber" is a misspelling of the word "Fever" and does not provide any additional information. Therefore, all four options indicate that Timothy contracted Malaria in the middle of May.Rate this question:
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What did Timothy originally call Philip? Spelled with his accent
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Young Leeda
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White boy
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Young Bahss
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Philip
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A. Young BahssExplanation
Timothy originally called Philip "Young Bahss" because of his accent.Rate this question:
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Did Philip climb up the Palm tree?
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
The given answer "Yes" implies that Philip did climb up the Palm tree.Rate this question:
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What did Timothy say when they were discussing racism?
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I true tink everybody is defferent on d'inside
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I true tink dat d'white people like blacks
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I true tink beneath d'skin we all d'same
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I true tink beneath d'soul we are all defferent
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A. I true tink beneath d'skin we all d'sameExplanation
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Why do you think Timothy took time to prepare so many fish hooks?
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To make sure if he went blind he would be prepared
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To make sure if he died Philip would have something to remember himself by
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To make sure if he died, Philip would have enough fishing equipment for a while
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A. To make sure if he died, Philip would have enough fishing equipment for a whileExplanation
Timothy took time to prepare so many fish hooks to ensure that if he died, Philip would have enough fishing equipment for a while. This implies that Timothy wanted to provide for Philip even after his demise, ensuring that he would have the necessary tools to continue fishing and sustain himself. By preparing a large number of fish hooks, Timothy was planning ahead and thinking about Philip's well-being in the future.Rate this question:
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How did Philip's Father contribute to the war?
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By fighting in the war
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By pumping fresh water for the UK
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By starting rations for the whole island
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By supplying oil to the UK
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By working with the Nazis in Germany to stop the war
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A. By supplying oil to the UKExplanation
Philip's Father contributed to the war by supplying oil to the UK. This would have been a crucial contribution as oil is essential for fueling vehicles, machinery, and various military operations. Supplying oil would have helped the UK maintain its military capabilities and support its war efforts.Rate this question:
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What explanation did Philip give Timothy for the Lizards on the island?
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Lizards always lived on the Cay
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A bird dropped a momma lizard and she gave birth to more lizards on the island
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The fish evolved into lizards in this area
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A lizard was dropped here by a schooner
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A. A bird dropped a momma lizard and she gave birth to more lizards on the islandExplanation
Philip explained to Timothy that the reason for the lizards on the island was that a bird had dropped a momma lizard, and she subsequently gave birth to more lizards on the island.Rate this question:
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When Timothy put stew cat out in a boat for a while, Timothy lied to Philip about what stew cat was doing. What did he say?
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He is sleeping by the hut
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He is eating a bird I caught for him
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He is catching a Lizard
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He is on the other side of the Island
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He is eating pie
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What did Philip say over Timothy's grave?
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Philip I wish you could help me
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Thank you, Timothy
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You are my best friend
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You have changed my idea of Black people
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Why didn't you take me with you?
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A. Thank you, Timothy
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