The Cay Chapters 13-14

Timothy taught Phillip how to fish so that he could take care of himself if something happened to Timothy. By teaching Phillip this skill, Timothy is empowering him to be self-sufficient and capable of providing for his own needs in case Timothy is unable to do so. This demonstrates Timothy's concern for Phillip's well-being and his desire to ensure that Phillip is prepared for any potential challenges or emergencies.

Timothy was too old to climb the palm trees and get coconuts. This implies that he may have lacked the physical strength or agility required to climb the trees and retrieve the coconuts. It is possible that climbing the palm trees and getting coconuts required a certain level of physical fitness and flexibility, which Timothy, due to his age, was no longer capable of achieving.

The correct answer is "Are you still black?" This answer is based on the assumption that the question is asking for the specific statement that Phillip said to Timothy. Out of the given options, this is the only statement that directly addresses Timothy's race. It suggests that there may have been a previous conversation or context in which Timothy's race was discussed or questioned.

Phillip used a fish hook made out of nails to catch a fish. This is a common method used in fishing where a hook is attached to a fishing line and bait is placed on it to attract the fish. The nails would act as the hook in this case, allowing Phillip to catch the fish when it bites onto the bait.

Timothy tied the rope to a palm tree on a high point on the island. This action was taken as a precautionary measure in anticipation of the hurricane. By securing the rope to a sturdy palm tree at an elevated location, Timothy ensured that it would not be swept away or damaged by the strong winds and flooding. This allowed them to have a reliable anchor point and maintain control of the rope during the storm.

The correct answer is "as smooth as green jelly" because it suggests that the ocean appeared extremely calm and peaceful before the storm. Comparing it to green jelly emphasizes the smoothness and tranquility of the ocean surface.

Timothy and Phillip ate a large meal because a hurricane was coming and they were unsure if they would have access to food for an extended period of time.

The given answer, "noises like gun shots," suggests that the ocean made loud, explosive sounds similar to the sound of gunshots. This implies that the ocean was experiencing turbulent conditions or there were powerful waves crashing against rocks, creating loud and abrupt noises.

Phillip was able to get to the reef to fish by following the driftwood that Timothy had stuck in the sand. This suggests that Timothy had a method of marking the way to the reef using the driftwood, allowing Phillip to easily navigate his way there.