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Phillip felt dependent upon Timothy at the same time as he felt superior to him. What two events revealed Phillip's conflicting feelings?

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Phillip felt dependent upon Timothy at the same time as he felt superior to him. What two events revealed Phillip's conflicting feelings?

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Phillip disagreed with Timothy about getting off at the no good island, but he did not want to be left alone on the boat with Timothy went and explored. Phillip felt close to Timothy as he wrote help in the sand to try and get someone to help them even though he couldn't spell that well.

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What event signaled a complete change in Timothy and Phillip's relationship?

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What event signaled a complete change in Timothy and Phillip's relationship?

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Phillip was being rude to Timothy and that signaled to inside him that he wanted to be his friend.

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Why did Timothy burn cloth to make a torch?

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Why did Timothy burn cloth to make a torch?

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Timothy burned a cloth because he heard an aircraft and he wanted to draw attention to the boat so the could come save them.

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How did Phillip and his mother become separated?

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How did Phillip and his mother become separated?

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Phillip and his mother decide to leave Curacao and they boarded the S.S Hato, but the ship was torpedoed early in the morning on the second day of their trip. They got on life boats and him and his mom got put on two different boats.

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Why did the people of Curacao fear for their own safety even though the major events of WWII were taking place in Europe and the South Pacific?

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Why did the people of Curacao fear for their own safety even though the major events of WWII were taking place in Europe and the South Pacific?

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They feared their own life because the German u-boats were  attacking the islands.

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Why could Timothy's malaria only be treated with cool water?

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Why could Timothy's malaria only be treated with cool water?

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His malaria could only be treated with cool water because he had a fever and his skin was very hot.

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How did Timothy know that a storm was coming? What did he do to prepare for the storm?

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How did Timothy know that a storm was coming? What did he do to prepare for the storm?

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He knew there was a storm coming because the sky grew dark and the wind started to blow heavily. He prepared by getting a rope ready for Phillip and ate alot of food.

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What immediate task faced Phillip at the end of the storm?

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What immediate task faced Phillip at the end of the storm?

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Phillip’s first task post storm was to bury Timothy and to survive.

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Why did Timothy think it would be unlikely for Phillip and him to be rescued?

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Why did Timothy think it would be unlikely for Phillip and him to be rescued?

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He thought it would be unlikely because the island was surrounded by a reef.

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Why did Timothy weave vines into a rope for Phillip?

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Why did Timothy weave vines into a rope for Phillip?

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Timothy weaved the vines so it would reach the fire from the hut and he could use the rope to guide him down there in case he heard a boat or an aircraft.

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Why did Timothy warn Phillip not to put his hands in the water? 

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Why did Timothy warn Phillip not to put his hands in the water? 

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He warned Phillip because the sharks were always waiting and hungry.

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What were Phillip's first reactions when he discovered he had been shipwrecked on a raft with a black man?

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What were Phillip's first reactions when he discovered he had been shipwrecked on a raft with a black man?

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Phillip' s first reactions were him being scared because he was stranded in the middle of the ocean with an old negro.

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Why were the islands of Aruba and Curacao in potential danger of German attack?

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Why were the islands of Aruba and Curacao in potential danger of German attack?

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Germany wanted to stop the flow of oil from the refineries so they torpedoe the ships.

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How did Phillip show his growing self-ability during Timothy's bout with malaria?

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How did Phillip show his growing self-ability during Timothy's bout with malaria?

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He showed it by not relying on him as much and was able to do things himself.

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Why did Timothy call the approaching storm a "freak?"

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Why did Timothy call the approaching storm a "freak?"

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He called it a freak because he knew it was very bad and he had been through a lot of bad storms before.

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What was Timothy's legacy to Phillip, and how did it help him continue to fight for his survival?

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What was Timothy's legacy to Phillip, and how did it help him continue to fight for his survival?

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He tried to build a fire so planes could see he was on the island.

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Why couldn't Timothy permit Phillip to join him when he explored the reef?

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Why couldn't Timothy permit Phillip to join him when he explored the reef?

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Timothy was not sure if it was safe or not so he did not want to take him.

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Why were Phillip and Timothy happy when it rained hard?

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Why were Phillip and Timothy happy when it rained hard?

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They were both happy because it was fresh water, cool, and refreshing.

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In what ways was Timothy becoming Phillip's eyes?

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In what ways was Timothy becoming Phillip's eyes?

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His eyes were becoming Phillip's because Timothy was telling Phillip everything he saw because he is blind.

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Why did Philip have negative feelings toward Timothy, even though Timothy was offering to help him?

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Why did Philip have negative feelings toward Timothy, even though Timothy was offering to help him?

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He was prejudice against black people.

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On the day of the U-boat sighting, what actions revealed that Phillip was not as worried about his safety as his mother was?

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On the day of the U-boat sighting, what actions revealed that Phillip was not as worried about his safety as his mother was?

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He was less worried and he showed this by going and looking at the u-boats instead of hiding with his mother.

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What lasting result did the latest bout of malaria have on Timothy?

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What lasting result did the latest bout of malaria have on Timothy?

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The last result that malaria had on him was that he was weak.

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Why was Phillip afraid of surviving the storm alone?

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Why was Phillip afraid of surviving the storm alone?

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Phillip was afraid because he didn’t know how to survive without Timothy.

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Why did Phillip use sea grape to make a fire?

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Why did Phillip use sea grape to make a fire?

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He used sea grape because it would make a signal fire. The branches had oil in them which made black smoke.

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Why was Phillip able to remain hopeful despite the tragedy of his present condition?

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Why was Phillip able to remain hopeful despite the tragedy of his present condition?

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Timothy kept reminding him that someone would come rescue them eventually and that reassured him.

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How did Timothy keep Phillip from feeling sorry for himself?

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How did Timothy keep Phillip from feeling sorry for himself?

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He kept Phillip from feeling sorry for himself by making him work.

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Why did Timothy become angry with Phillip?

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Why did Timothy become angry with Phillip?

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Timothy became angry with Phillip because he fell in the water and sharks were coming and he had to save him.

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How did Timothy comfort Phillip when he displayed terror over his blindness?

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How did Timothy comfort Phillip when he displayed terror over his blindness?

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He comforted him by telling him a story about a blind man and how he regained his sight after three days.

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How did Phillip's parents disagree about living in Curacao?

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How did Phillip's parents disagree about living in Curacao?

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His mother said that it was not safe because of the ware but his father said that it was safe and there was no reason to flee.

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Why did Timothy want Phillip to be able to be able to fish on his own?

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Why did Timothy want Phillip to be able to be able to fish on his own?

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He wanted the young bahss to be able to fish on his own so if anything happend to him, he would know how to fish.

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What sacrifice did Timothy make on Phillip's behalf during the hurricane?

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What sacrifice did Timothy make on Phillip's behalf during the hurricane?

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Timothy layed over top of Phillip and got welps and blisters on his back from all the sand, rain, and rocks hitting his back. This eventually caused him to die.

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Why was Phillip more depressed after the plane passed the island than at any other time during his ordeal?

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Why was Phillip more depressed after the plane passed the island than at any other time during his ordeal?

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He was more depressed because it was his last chance to be rescued.

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What did Timothy do shortly after their arrival on the cay to provide them with shelter and food?

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What did Timothy do shortly after their arrival on the cay to provide them with shelter and food?

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Timothy built a hut and he went fishing for langosta.

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How did Timothy attempt to improve their luck?

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How did Timothy attempt to improve their luck?

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He attempted to improve their luck by making up that he found a cat and named him stew cat.

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How did Timothy and Phillip disagree about the island?

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How did Timothy and Phillip disagree about the island?

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They are disagreeing about the island because Phillip thinks it is useless. He thinks it's useless because it has nothing more than the raft: no food, people, water, or phones.

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What did Timothy's words tell about his ability to sympathize with Phillip's fear?

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What did Timothy's words tell about his ability to sympathize with Phillip's fear?

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He is trying to soothe him because he is scared because his sight is now gone.

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Why did Mrs. Enright decide to leave Curacao with Phillip? Do you think they really had to leave, or was she just looking for an excuse to leave?

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Why did Mrs. Enright decide to leave Curacao with Phillip? Do you think they really had to leave, or was she just looking for an excuse to leave?

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She decided to leave because she thought it would be much safer in america. I think that they did not really have to leave, therefore she just used not being safe as an excuse.

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Why did Phillip climb the coconut palm despite his fear?

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Why did Phillip climb the coconut palm despite his fear?

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Phillip climbed the coconut pulm despite his fear for Timothy.

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What was the one object Phillip took with him from the island? What was its special significance to him?

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What was the one object Phillip took with him from the island? What was its special significance to him?

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He took Timothy’s knife because it was the only thing to remember him by.

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How did Phillip learn that Timothy could not spell? What did this reveal about Timothy's education and the kind of education the black population received in Curacao?

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How did Phillip learn that Timothy could not spell? What did this reveal about Timothy's education and the kind of education the black population received in Curacao?

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Phillip learned that Timothy could not spell when he was trying to write out help in the sand and Phillip had to use a stick to write it so then Timothy could line it with rocks.

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Do you think that Timothy was being too hard on Phillip, or that his training and discipline were necessary? Do you think Timothy should have expressed more sympathy for Phillip?

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Do you think that Timothy was being too hard on Phillip, or that his training and discipline were necessary? Do you think Timothy should have expressed more sympathy for Phillip?

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I think that Timothy’s training and discipline was right for Phillip because it kept him in line. I think he should have expressed a little bit more sympathy for him.

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Why didn't Phillip want to leave Curacao?

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Why didn't Phillip want to leave Curacao?

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Phillip had many friends that he did not want to leave.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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How much time had passed between Phillip's arrival on the cay and his rescue? 

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How much time had passed between Phillip's arrival on the cay and his rescue? 

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4 months.

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Do you think there is any relationship between the carved cat and evil spirits? Do you have any superstitious beliefs? What might you do to have good luck or prevent bad luck?

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Do you think there is any relationship between the carved cat and evil spirits? Do you have any superstitious beliefs? What might you do to have good luck or prevent bad luck?

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No, I do not think there was any relationship between the carved cat and evil spirits. No, I also don have any superstitious beliefs.

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What was Phillip's dream for the future?

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What was Phillip's dream for the future?

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His dream was to go on a boat and explore and hope to find the cay again.