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                          Chapter 1 & 2 Question and Answer

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                          Chapter 1 & 2 Question and Answer

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1.)Why did Phillip and the people of Curacao fear for their own safety even though the major events of World War II were taking place in Europe and the South Pacific?

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1.)Why did Phillip and the people of Curacao fear for their own safety even though the major events of World War II were taking place in Europe and the South Pacific?

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The war was coming to them; the Germans attacked an oil refinery; their oil was used for fuel.

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2.)Why were the island of Aruba and Curacao in potential danger of German attack?

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2.)Why were the island of Aruba and Curacao in potential danger of German attack?

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They had oil refineries that the Germans wanted to attack; the oil was used for fuel.

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3.)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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3.)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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mother gathered food, water, and other nescessities; he went to shore to watch war even though he wasn't allowed to

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

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

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Philip's mom wanted to go back to Virginia, but Phillip's dad thinks that the journey there is more dangerous than staying on Curacao

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

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

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She decided to do such because she was scared that they would hurt her and phillip, no i do not believe that they really had to leave. Yes, i believe that she was just looking for a excuse to leave the island of Curacao

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6.)Why didn't Phillip want to leave Curacao?

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6.)Why didn't Phillip want to leave Curacao?

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Phillip didn't want to leave because he liked living their.

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1.)How did Phillip and his mother become separated?

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1.)How did Phillip and his mother become separated?

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Their boat got torpedoed . Then Phillip got hit on the head by a board.

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

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

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He suddenly got scared/frightened that he was on the raft with a black male , and he also got sea sick and became blind later in the movie/book.

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3.)Why did Phillip have negative feeling toward Timothy even though he was trying to be helpful and offer consolation

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3.)Why did Phillip have negative feeling toward Timothy even though he was trying to be helpful and offer consolation

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Phillip had a negative feeling toward Timothy because Timothy was black and Phillip was prejudice.

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4.) How did Timothy comfort Phillip  when he displayed terror over his blindness? What did Timothy words tell about his ability to sympathize with Phillip's fear?

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4.) How did Timothy comfort Phillip  when he displayed terror over his blindness? What did Timothy words tell about his ability to sympathize with Phillip's fear?

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Timothy said that his blindness was not a problem, and also said that he could still feel things with his hands.

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1.)Why did Timothy burn cloth to make a torch?

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1.)Why did Timothy burn cloth to make a torch?

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So the smoke from the fire would signal an aircraft.

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2.)Why did Timothy warn Phillip not to  put his hands into the water?

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2.)Why did Timothy warn Phillip not to  put his hands into the water?

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Timothy warned Phillip not to put his hand into the water because , the area is known to have many sharks in the waters.

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3.)In what ways was Timothy becoming Phillip's eyes?

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3.)In what ways was Timothy becoming Phillip's eyes?

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When he cannot see and he has to rely on Timothy and ask him for things.

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4.)Why did Timothy become angry with Phillip?

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4.)Why did Timothy become angry with Phillip?

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Because Phillip called him an angry black man.

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5.)How did Phillip and Timothy disagree over the island?

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5.)How did Phillip and Timothy disagree over the island?

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They disagreed whether or not to go on the little small cay.

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1.)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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1.)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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When he felt happy, sad, mad, and just had no basic feeling.

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

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

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Because the island is very small and not very many people come out there.

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

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

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Because was blind, and did not want to have to look after him the whole time.

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

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

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Because Phillip felt as if his dad would have many ships and men looking for him.

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

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

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find the highest point on the island, get palm branches, and fish.

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6.)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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6.)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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When Timothy asked him to wright help in the and when he was blind and Phillip asked why he could not and he did not respond.

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1.) What event signaled a complete change in Timothy and Phillip´s relationship?

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1.) What event signaled a complete change in Timothy and Phillip´s relationship?

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Working together better and when he started respecting him more

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2.) Why did timothy weave vines into a rope for for Phillip?

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2.) Why did timothy weave vines into a rope for for Phillip?

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For the beds that they need to sleep on.

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3.) Why were Phillip and Timothy happy when it rained hard?

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3.) Why were Phillip and Timothy happy when it rained hard?

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So they could have plenty of fresh water and it not be salty.

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4.) How did Timothy keep Phillip from feeling sorry for himself?

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4.) How did Timothy keep Phillip from feeling sorry for himself?

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Telling him that he can do things just as good as before.

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5.) How did Timothy attempt to improve their luck?

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5.) How did Timothy attempt to improve their luck?

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Putting an wooden carved cat on the top of their little hut.

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1.) Why could Timothy´s malaria only be treated with cool water?

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1.) Why could Timothy´s malaria only be treated with cool water?

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Because he was burning up.

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2.) How did Phillip show his growing self-sufficiency during Timothy´s bout with malaria?

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2.) How did Phillip show his growing self-sufficiency during Timothy´s bout with malaria?

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Because a little blind boy was there taking care of an old man that had malaria.

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

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

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He was quite weak after his battle with malaria and was not as workable as before.

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

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

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Just in case he died before they left.

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5.) Why did Phillip climb the coconut palm despite his fear?

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5.) Why did Phillip climb the coconut palm despite his fear?

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Because he needed the food and the coconut milk to survive on.

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

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

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The way he knew that the storm was coming is when the tide was out and wind started howling bad, so what he did was prepare by placing the water canister in the tree and cleaning up the place.

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2.) Why did Timothy call the approaching storm a "freak"?

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2.) Why did Timothy call the approaching storm a "freak"?

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Because it was a huge/massive storm headed their way.

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3.) Why was Phillip afraid of surviving the storm alone?

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3.) Why was Phillip afraid of surviving the storm alone?

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Because he did not know as much about survival as Timothy did.

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

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

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Timothy, sacrificed his life for Phillip.

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1.) What immediate task faced Phillip at the end of the storm?

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1.) What immediate task faced Phillip at the end of the storm?

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Timothy faced having to survive nature and whatever nature threw at him.

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

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

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his knife, his skills and now Phillip is not prejudice anymore.

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3.) Why did Phillip use sea grape to make a fire

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3.) Why did Phillip use sea grape to make a fire

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Because, sea grapes make black smoke and regular leaves dont make black smoke

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

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

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Because he wanted to be rescued from having to survive like that.

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

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

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The knife stuck in the tree that timothy left.And it was special to him because he missed Timothy and that was his knife.

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

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

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almost 20 days

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7.) What was Phillip's dream for the future? 

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7.) What was Phillip's dream for the future? 

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To be able to go and visit and the cay where timothy was buried.