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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: When Timothy returned after looking for somewhere to stay Phillip screamed in terror and said "Never leave me again.Don't you ever leave me again! Also, Phillip thought he was superior to Timothy because he was white and Timothy was black. Also, Phillip felt superior to Timothy because he couldn't write or spell.

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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 called Timothy stupid, and ugly and Timothy slapped him. Then, Timothy told Phillip that he has always considered him a 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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A: Timothy burned a cloth to make a torch because he heard and saw a motor somewhere in the ocean so they can be rescued.

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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: They got separated when they were in the lifeboats and one of the boats got capsized.

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Q: 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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Q: 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: The people of Curacao feared for their own safety because Germany wanted to stop the flow of the  oil. Also, they didn't have any armor or weapons to protect them.

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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: The water was warm and they didn't have any pain killers.

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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: He saw the sky and what the clouds looked like. He could just feel that a bad storm was coming.

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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: Phillip had to bury Timothy and survive on his own on the island.

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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: There was no one on the island, no phones, no way of communicating and Phillip couldn't talk to his dad.

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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: Timothy weaved vines into a rope for Phillip so he can the beach safely and know where he is going.

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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 told Phillip not to put his hands in the water because there were sharks in the water all around

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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. Phillip did not treat Timothy the same way he would have treated a white man.  Also, Timothy didn't give Phillip the amount of water he wanted and Phillip was prejudiced against black people. Phillip thought black people were differnet and started to agree with his mother.

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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: Germany wanted to stop the flow of the oil refineries for the war.

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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: Phillip took care of Timothy and put a wet cloth on his forehead, and he tried to put Timothy in the hut.

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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: The storm was scary and was coming to the island.

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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: Phillip had to build a fire on the island so people could see that their was someone 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: Phillip was blind and Timothy didn't want Phillip to get lost or hurt.

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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: They both liked the rain and how the rain felt. Phillip had to use his touch senses to help him feel the rain.

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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 was Phillip's eyes because he was blind and couldn't see and needed someone to depend on.

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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: Phillip didn't really know how to treat a black man so he treated Timothy the way his mother would've treated him.

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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: Phillip went to go see the U-boat sighting with his friends instead of hiding.

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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: Timothy was very weak and sick. He had to depend on Phillip instead of teaching and helping Phillip.

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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 was blind and he didn't want to be alone. He did not want to survive and be on an island by himself.

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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: Sea grape had oil in it which created a black smoke so he could start a fire.

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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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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: Timothy was listening to Phillip talk about his family and his life. Also, he told him that the man in Barbados got his sight back, this was to give Phillip hope about his eyesight.

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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 walked on the raft and fell into the ocean and Timothy 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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A: Timothy told Phillip a story about a man in Barbados who lost his eyesight for three days and then it came back. I believe Timothy was trying to give Phillip hope about his eyesight and that it may return.

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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: Phillip's dad wanted to stay because he was good with oil refineries, but Phillip's mom was scared and didn't think that they were safe.

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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: Timothy wanted Phillip to be able to fish on his own because Timothy might die of these days and he wants Phillip to take care of his own self and survive.

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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 covered Phillip and his back was getting messed up.

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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: This 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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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: Timothy recalled the time when they had carnivals and they dressed as spirit chasers.

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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: Timothy thought that they should stay on land because it's safer and Phillip wanted to contact his father.

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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: One can tell that Timothy was trying to encourage Phillip to stay strong, and have hope that his eyesight was coming back.

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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: She didn't feel safe and protected. I think Mrs. Enright was just trying to leave to return back to Virginia. Mrs. Enright thought that black people needed to be in one area by themselves and she also wanted to be around people who spoke real English.

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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: Timothy couldn't get the coconuts so Phillip had to be strong and overcome his fear. They also enjoyed the coconut water.

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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: Phillip took Timothy knife so he could remember him.

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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 asked Timothy to spell in the sand with a stick and Timothy didn't do it. Phillip could write nd since Timothy couldn't Phillip felt superior to him. One can see that black people were not treated the same and didn't have the same opportunities as white people and didn't get the same education.

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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 think that Timothy was being hard on Phillip so he can show him the way of life and so he can survive.

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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 didn't mind having black people around. He also liked the island and he really didn't know what war was so he wanted to see and experience it. Phillip had also made many friends on 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: The boat sunk in April and he was rescued in August. Four months was the time that was passed.

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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 do think that they may have something to do with each other. I don't have any superstitious beliefs but strange things can happen.

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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: Phillip wanted to get on a boat and find the little cay and find the devils mouth.