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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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Because Phillip  believed Timothy was foolish to debark at the island. but he feared being left alone while Timothy explored or went to the reef to catch langosta. Phillip felt superior to Timothy when he realized Timothy could not spell, but needed Phillip to outline the word "Help" in the sand.

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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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When Timothy slapped Phllip in the face .

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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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Something went wrong with the ship and they had to go on emergency boats and Phillip ended up on a raft. While his mom was somewhere else on a boat .

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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 for there lives because germany could hit at any time.

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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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Because the cool water was cold and it made his fever stop burning .

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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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Timothy built the hut safer and prepared with bid cups of water.

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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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He had to face he death of timothy.

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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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He made the burning cloth because they seen an aircraft and tried to get its attention.

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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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Timothy thinks that they are on the dangourous cay.

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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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So Phillip could find his way to the shore.

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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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Because if you put your hand it the water you can attract sharks and it can tip the raft over.

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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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His first reaction was “where is my mom”.

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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 to the war effort.

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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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Phillip carried him while he was blind out of the water.

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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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Timothy called it the freak because he has been in storms like this one and knew what it was like.

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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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Timothy taught him how to fish and how to make a big cup for water and also how to make a sleep Mat.

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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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Because Timothy wanted to be alone to see how Dangourous before taking Phillip.

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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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So they could get fresh water and it was cool when it rained(cool-cold).

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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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Because Phillip was blind and Timothy where everything was and taught him some things.

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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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Because Phillip wanted water and Timothy gave him some but not enough .phillip was asking for more but Timothy would not give him any.

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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 not worried about his safety because he liked to have war until he found out what it ment (which ment death).

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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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He never regained his strength.

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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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Because he was blind and did not want to survive on his own.

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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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Because the sea grape has oil on it and it makes black smoke to get air crafts attention.

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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 saying that they will get rescued.

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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 made Phillip 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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Because phllip disobeyed Timothy when he told Phillip not to put his hands in the water and Phillip did anyway.

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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 was there with him and Phillip had stew cat.

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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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They disagreed with each other because Phillips dad did not care if they left because he thought it was safe there where they were.His mom disagreed because she feared for there safety when there was war.

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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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So Phillip could survive on his own.

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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 made his body a shield for Phillip during the “freak”.

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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 depressed because he was alone on the island and wanted to get off of the islands.

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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 for food he went fishing.

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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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Timothy made a 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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Phllip did not want to go there because he thought his dad sent out the navy and Timothy wanted to rest on it.

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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 told Phillip a story about a blind man.

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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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I think they had to leave and didn’t at the same time because she feared for her and Phillips safety because of the war. Also I didn’t think they had to leave because something could have gone wrong with the ship they where leaving on (whatching it did).

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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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To make Timothy proud.

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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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Phillip took Timothy’s knife with 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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Timothy asked Phillip to spell help with the rock in the sand and that is when Phillip relized  that timothy could not spell. Where Timothy came from they didn’t learn a lot.

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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 his training him to do what he could do before he was blind.

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How did Phillip and Timothy disagree over the island?

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How did Phillip and Timothy disagree over the island?

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Phillip did not want to be there and Timothy wanted to because he was gonna build a camp.

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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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The reason he did not want to leave is because he did not know when the next time he would see his dad and also he did not know when he was gonna see his Freind .

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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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It was a month

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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.

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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 back to the cay.