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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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A: Phillip felt dependent on Timothy, because he had taken care of him as he was blind, for instance , when Timothy built a hut, and found food. Phillip also felt superior after they were make H-E-L-P out of rocks, because Phillip could spell, and Timothy could not.

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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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A: Phillip asked timothy to be his friend . They started talking about skin colors, and they didn't want to be called black or white.

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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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A: To get attention from the plane that was flying overhead.

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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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A. After Phillip's ship is torpedoed, he is separated from his mother while getting into life 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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A: They didn't have any weapons or armies to defend themselves.

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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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A: 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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A: The sky became dark and the wind picked up. He prepared for it by eating lots of food and getting a rope ready for Phillip.

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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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A: Surviving after burying Timothy.

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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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A: It is unlikely for Phillip and Timothy to be rescued, because there are so many small islands, there is a low possibility anyone would be looking for them.

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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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A: So he knew where he was on the island and if he heard something he could set it on fire.

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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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A: Timothy warned Phillip not to put his hands in the water, because there were sharks surrounding them in the water, and Phillip could get eaten.

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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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A: Phillip was scared and confused.

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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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A: Since they didn't have any weapons or armies, Aruba and Curacao could have been easily taken down by the germans

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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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A: He didn't rely on him 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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A: Because it was a hurricane.

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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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A: He had to build a fire so that planes could see that 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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A: Timothy didn't allow Phillip to accompany him to the reef, because Timothy was unsure if it was safe or not. If it was unsafe Phillip's blindness would put him at a disadvantage.

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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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A:Because it was cool and felt good, and because they filled their keg again

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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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A: Timothy became Phillip's eyes by describing what Timothy saw so that Phillip could imagine it.

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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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A: Timothy did not give Phillip much water, and Phillip was also prejudice towards black men.

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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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A: On the day of the U-boat sighting, Phillip went to go see the U-boats, and since he did not know as much as his mother about the war, he was not as worried.

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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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A: He isn't fully going to regain his strength back

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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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A: 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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A: It would make a good fire, because it had oil in its branches with made a 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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A: Phillip was still hopeful, because Timothy filled him with hope of rescue.

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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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A: 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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A: Timothy became angry with Phillip, because he told Phillip not to put his hands in the water, and he disobeyed 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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A: He told Phillip a story about a man who went blind, and was back to normal in 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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A: Mrs. Enright did not think the island was safe, however, Mr. Enright thought that it was quite safe since the Germans more than likely wouldn't take such a small island.

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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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A: For Phillip to be self sufficient after Timothy died or got hurt.

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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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A: Timothy died protecting Phillip from the rocks .

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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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A: It had been 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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A: Shortly after arriving to the cay, Timothy built a hut and fished 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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A: By the fake 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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A: Phillip doesn't think anyone will find them, however Timothy thinks it would be safer.

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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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A: If it wasn't for his mother he wouldn't be stuck on the raft, since she was the one who wanted to leave in the first place. He also blamed Timothy for not taking him to his mother after he was hit, instead putting him on his raft.

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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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A: Mrs. Enright went to America, because she did not think that Curacao was safe.

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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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A: To get good food

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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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A: Timothy's knife. It had been the only thing he could take in remembrance of Timothy.

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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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A: Phillip figured out Timothy could not spell after Timothy asked him to spell 'help'. This caused Phillip to realize that black people did not receive an education as good as Phillip's.

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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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A: I feel as if Timothy could have showed a bit more compassion and sympathy for Phillip considering their situation. I mean, it's not easy being blind without your mother, father, or any other family member, on a cay without any one besides a man whom of which you are not fond of.

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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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A: Phillip had many friends, and came to like the island.

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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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A: About 5 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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A: I personally do not believe in such superstitious thoughts, therefore it is difficult for me to believe that there is a relation between the evil spirits and the carved cat.However, if I am going with the flow of the story, I would believe in such relations, and would also understand the precautions that Timothy and Phillip took to prevent bad luck.

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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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A: His dream was to get on a boat and explore the vast devils mouth in hope to find his little cay once again.