The Cay Novel Chapter 7 To 10 : Trivia Quiz
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Why did Timothy want Phillip to spell the word H-E-L-P for him?
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To make Phillip feel useful
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Timothy could not spell
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It hurt Timothy's back to bend over
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This trivia quiz covers chapters 7 to 10 of 'The Cay' novel, focusing on key events such as Timothy finding an island and building a shelter. It assesses comprehension and recall, relevant for learners studying literature.
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How did Phillip begin to feel about black people after his talk with Timothy?
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Color didn’t matter
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Black and white people should not live together
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A. Color didn’t matterExplanation
After Phillip's conversation with Timothy, he started to realize that the color of a person's skin should not determine their worth or how they should be treated. He understood that people should be judged based on their character and actions, rather than their race. This newfound belief led him to believe that color didn't matter when it came to forming relationships and treating others with respect and equality.Rate this question:
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How did Phillip feel when Timothy went to explore the island?
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Ready to go exploring too
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Afraid
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Brave
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A. AfraidExplanation
Phillip felt afraid when Timothy went to explore the island.Rate this question:
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Why did Timothy hit Phillip?
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Phillip untied the raft and let it drift out to sea
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Phillip ran away from the hut
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Phillip threw the palm fibers at Timothy then yelled at him calling Timothy an ugly black man that can’t even spell
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A. Phillip threw the palm fibers at Timothy then yelled at him calling Timothy an ugly black man that can’t even spellExplanation
The given answer suggests that Timothy hit Phillip in response to Phillip's actions of throwing palm fibers at Timothy and verbally insulting him. This indicates that Timothy reacted physically to Phillip's disrespectful behavior and offensive remarks.Rate this question:
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Why were Timothy and Phillip glad when it started raining?
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They needed baths
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They needed drinking water
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The island was dry and Timothy was afraid the fire would spread
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A. They needed drinking waterExplanation
Timothy and Phillip were glad when it started raining because they needed drinking water. The island they were on was dry, and Timothy was afraid that the fire would spread. Rain would provide them with a source of clean water to drink, relieving their immediate need for hydration.Rate this question:
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What did Timothy and Phillip eat?
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What they could catch from the sea
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Fruit that grew on the island
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Wild boar
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A. What they could catch from the seaExplanation
Timothy and Phillip ate what they could catch from the sea. This suggests that they relied on seafood as a source of food on the island. It implies that they caught fish or other marine creatures to sustain themselves. This answer indicates their resourcefulness and ability to adapt to their surroundings by utilizing the resources available to them in order to survive.Rate this question:
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What fun did Timothy have as a young man?
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Going to school
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Dressing up for the carnival
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Getting birthday presents
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A. Dressing up for the carnivalExplanation
Timothy had fun dressing up for the carnival as a young man. This suggests that he enjoyed the excitement and creativity of choosing costumes and participating in the festivities of the carnival. Dressing up for the carnival likely allowed Timothy to express his individuality and immerse himself in a playful and joyful atmosphere.Rate this question:
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What food was on the island that Timothy and Phillip could not eat?
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Coconuts
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Bananas
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A. CoconutsExplanation
Timothy and Phillip could not eat coconuts on the island.Rate this question:
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What did Timothy catch for supper?
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Trout
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Shrimp
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Lobster
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A. LobsterExplanation
Timothy caught a lobster for supper.Rate this question:
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What work did Timothy want Phillip to do?
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Weave mats
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Cook the meals
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Look for water
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Keep the fires burning
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A. Weave matsExplanation
Timothy wanted Phillip to weave mats.Rate this question:
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Phillip began to change the day Timothy hit him. How did he change?
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Phillip started hating Timothy
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Phillip thought black people were ugly and stupid
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Phillip wanted Timothy to be his friend
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A. Phillip wanted Timothy to be his friendExplanation
After Timothy hit him, Phillip's perspective on Timothy changed. Instead of holding a grudge or harboring negative feelings towards Timothy, Phillip developed a desire to befriend him. This suggests that the incident had a profound impact on Phillip, leading him to seek a friendship with Timothy despite the initial conflict.Rate this question:
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How did Phillip react when Timothy left him alone?
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Very frightened, be cried
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He wanted Timothy to be proud of him so he straightened up the shelter
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Lonely
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A. Very frightened, be criedExplanation
Phillip reacted to Timothy leaving him alone by becoming very frightened and crying. This suggests that he felt scared and overwhelmed by the prospect of being alone without Timothy's guidance and protection. His crying could be seen as a natural response to the fear and loneliness he experienced in that moment.Rate this question:
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What type of shelter did Timothy make?
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He cleaned out a cave
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He piled up rocks for the walls and make a roof from palm leaves
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He built a hut of dried palm fronds
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A. He built a hut of dried palm frondsExplanation
Timothy made a hut of dried palm fronds as his shelter. This means that he constructed a small structure using the leaves of palm trees. He likely gathered the dried fronds and arranged them in a way that provided a roof and walls for protection and shelter. This type of shelter would have been simple but effective in providing Timothy with a place to stay.Rate this question:
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What did Timothy do with the rope he made?
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Tied the raft to a palm tree
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Stretched it between the hut and the beach for Phillip to follow
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Wove it into hammocks
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A. Stretched it between the hut and the beach for Phillip to followExplanation
Timothy stretched the rope between the hut and the beach for Phillip to follow. This suggests that Timothy used the rope as a guide or path for Phillip to navigate and follow from the hut to the beach.Rate this question:
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How big was the island?
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8 miles long by 5 miles wide
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100 yards long and 200 yards wide
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1 mile long and 1/2 mile wide
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A. 1 mile long and 1/2 mile wideExplanation
The correct answer is 1 mile long and 1/2 mile wide. This answer provides specific measurements for the size of the island, stating that it is 1 mile in length and 1/2 mile in width.Rate this question:
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Where was the island that Timothy found?
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Timothy wasn't sure
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Near Jamaica
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It was one of the Cayman Islands
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What bad news did Timothy tell Phillip?
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The sharks were still swimming around the island
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That they were not in a boat or airplane path
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That he thought their island may be surrounded by coral
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A. That he thought their island may be surrounded by coralExplanation
Timothy told Phillip the bad news that he thought their island may be surrounded by coral.Rate this question:
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