The Cay Chapter 1-4 Questions

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What arrived during the night?

The German submarines arrived because it was war.

Where does the story take place?

The story currently takes place in Curacao.

What did Phillip and Henrik like to play?

They would play pirates with all their other friends.

What kind of job did Phillip's dad have?

His dad had a job at a refinery where they were working on a program to increase the production of aviation gas. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Phillip's dad want Phillip and his mother to sleep?

He wanted them to sleep on the first floor instead of the second floor because it was safer. Signup and view all the answers

How many submarines surrounded the island?

Phillip's dad told Phillip that there were at least three surrounding the island. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Phillip live before moving to the island?

Phillip lived in Virginia, Norfolk with his mom and dad before they moved. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of weapons do the islanders have to fight the German submarines?

The islanders used motorboats and rifles to attack. Signup and view all the answers

What did Phillip put under his pillow for protection?

Phillip put a hatchet under his pillow so he could protect himself from the Germans. Signup and view all the answers

What did Phillip's mother want to do?

She wanted to move back to Norfolk so Phillip and she would be protected and safer from the Germans. Signup and view all the answers

What supplies were getting low on the island?

The item that was getting low on the island was the fresh vegetables because of the schooner-men. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the S.S. Empire Term?

It exploded and went down in red flames. Signup and view all the answers

What did Phillip's mother convince his father to do?

She convinced him that it would be safer to move back to Norfolk with Phillip. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the S.S. Hato need to stop at Panama before going to the States?

The S.S. Hato had to stop at Panama to deliver 4 pumps to Miami before going to the States. Signup and view all the answers

After leaving Panama, what happened to the S.S. Hato?

Two days after leaving Panama, at 3 pm, the S.S. Hato got torpedoed. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Phillip as he was being lowered into the lifeboat?

Something hit Phillip's head while he was being lowered into the lifeboat. Signup and view all the answers

How was Phillip hurt?

Phillip's head hurt. Signup and view all the answers

When Phillip woke up, who was with him?

When Phillip woke up, a Negro named Timothy was with him. Signup and view all the answers

Who else was with Phillip?

Stew Cat was also with Phillip and Timothy. Signup and view all the answers

How did the black man protect them from the hot sun while in the raft?

He made a shelter out of clothes to protect them from the hot sun. Signup and view all the answers

What was the man's name?

The man's name was Timothy. Signup and view all the answers

How did Phillip feel about this man?

Phillip feels uncomfortable because Timothy is different from him and he does not know what to expect from Timothy. Signup and view all the answers

What did Phillip eat for supper?

Phillip had nothing to eat for supper. Signup and view all the answers

How does Phillip feel about Timothy?

Phillip feels uncomfortable because Timothy is different from him and he does not know what to expect from Timothy. Signup and view all the answers

Where is Timothy from?

Timothy is from Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, a Virginian island. Signup and view all the answers

What do Phillip and Timothy eat for breakfast?

Timothy and Phillip ate chocolate squares, half a cup of water, and biscuits. Signup and view all the answers

How is Timothy kind to Phillip?

Timothy is kind to Phillip because he is taking care of Phillip. Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with Phillip when he wakes up?

When Phillip wakes up, he discovers that he is blind. Signup and view all the answers

How does Phillip react to being blind?

Phillip was frightened when he discovered that he was blind. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting and Background

Story takes place in Curacao, a Caribbean island.
German submarines arrived at night, indicating the presence of war.
Phillip originally lived in Norfolk, Virginia before relocating to Curacao.

Characters and Relationships

Phillip and his friend Henrik enjoy playing pirates with other children.
Phillip's father works at a refinery, focused on increasing aviation gas production.
Phillip's mother aims to move back to Norfolk for safety.
Timothy, a black man, takes care of Phillip after a shipwreck, originating from Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.

Events and Plot Developments

Phillip's father advises them to sleep on the first floor for safety due to submarine threats.
At least three submarines surround the island, creating a sense of danger.
Supplies on the island, specifically fresh vegetables, are running low due to schooner-men interference.
The S.S. Empire Term explodes, highlighting the perilous situation at sea.
The S.S. Hato stops in Panama to deliver supplies before heading to the States, but is later torpedoed.

Phillip’s Experiences

Phillip places a hatchet under his pillow for protection against potential German attacks.
While being lowered into a lifeboat, Phillip suffers a head injury.
After the shipwreck, Phillip wakes up to find Timothy and his pet cat, Stew Cat, with him.
Timothy creates a shelter from clothes to shield them from the sun in the raft.
Upon waking, Phillip discovers he is blind, which frightens him.

Themes of Comfort and Care

Timothy exhibits kindness and care for Phillip, providing food and shelter despite Phillip's initial discomfort due to their racial differences.
Phillip's discomfort regarding Timothy evolves through their interactions, reflecting broader themes of friendship and understanding across cultural divides.
The relationship between Phillip and Timothy highlights themes of survival, as Timothy takes charge to ensure Phillip's safety.

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Test your knowledge of the first four chapters of 'The Cay'. This quiz covers key events and characters, including the setting in Curacao and the arrival of German submarines. Perfect for reinforcing comprehension of the early parts of the story.