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Chapters 3 & 4 Questions

1. Describe how Phillip became separated from his mother.

2. What impression did Phillip first have of Timothy, and then, what did he notice as he had a conversation with him?

3. Describe how Phillip acted when he realized he was blind.

4. What evidence is there that Phillip learned from his environment to be biased and prejudiced toward African American people?

5. What did Phillip learn about Timothy which made you feel empathy for Timothy?

6. In what ways did Timothy try to comfort Phillip during this time?

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World War II

Theodore Taylor's The Cay is set during World War II. It's 1942 and Hitler has invaded Holland and defeated France. The Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor, and America has officially entered the fray. As the novel opens in February 1942, a significant part of the world's military forces are mired in war.

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Chapter 1 Questions

1. What is the setting & point of view of the novel?

2. What did the author compare the German submarines to?

3. In what three ways was the war affecting Phillip's life?

4. Where did Phillip use to live and what was it like there?

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Chapter 2 Questions

1. What would Phillip miss if he was forced to leave the Island?

2. What three concerns did the people of the Dutch West Indies of Curaçao have, which Phillip's mom worried about the most?

3. What event showed Phillip that war was not an exciting time?

4. What boat did Phillip and his mom take, and where would they head on the first leg of the journey?