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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 was dependent upon Timothy because he need him to see since Phillip was blind. At the same time Phillip found out that Timothy was not educated like he was so he felt superior to Timothy.

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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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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: In an attempt to let people could see the smoke and save them.

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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: A tornado separated them.

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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: The people of Curacao feared for their own safty because the Germans were attacking them since they were giving oil to their enemies.

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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: Timothy's malaria could only be treated with cool water because the cool water would hwlp his fever go down.

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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: Timothy knew that a storm was coming because he heard the water make a crack sound like a pistol shot. He them made an assumption that a hurricane was starting.

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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 dig Timothy a grave.

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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: Timothy thought that they landed on one of the cays called Devil's Mouth.He knew that no schooners or ships would really pass by them since they landed their.

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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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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 did not want Phillip to stick his hand in the water because the sharks might try to eat it.

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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: At first Phillip was confused about where he was. He then started to become worried and asked about what happend and where his mother was.

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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: Aruba and Curaco was giving oil to Germay's enemies.

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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 saved Timothy during the bout with malaria.

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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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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:Timothy had died saving Phillip which gave him the determination he needed to survive.

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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 know what was down there so when he went to explore the reef his didn't let Phillip join him just in case something bad is down in the reef.

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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 were happy when it rained because they were able drink fresh water.

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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: Since Phillip bacame blind Timothy tells Phillip wher things are

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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: Even though Timothy was being nice and offering his help to Phillip, Phillip was juging Timothy based on his "ugly" apperence.

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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: He went out to Punda with his friend Henrik even though his mom told him to stay inside.

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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: The bout of malaria left Timothy very weak.

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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 afraid of surviving this storm alone because he hated being 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: Phillip used sea grapes to make a fire because it produced 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 hoping that his father sent ships out to find him.

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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

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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: Phillip made the raft tip over and sent both him and Timothy in the water.

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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 comforted Phillip by letting Phillip let out all of his emotions on him.

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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 mother wanted to leave Curacao and move to Norfolk, while Phillip's dad thought that was a bad idea and that they should stay in Curacao.

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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 learn how to fish for himself because he knew he wasn't going to live for that much longer.

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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 was covering Phillip while the hurricane was hitting his back.

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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: Phillip was depressed because he didn't have Timothy there to cheer him back up.

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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: Timothy made a hut with dried palm fronds and went out to the reef and caught a lobster for him and Phillip to feast on.

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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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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 wanted to go to the island, but Phillip wanted to stay in the raft.

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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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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: I think that some of it was because she thought it was safer to leave, but since she was always complaining about Curacao and wanting to go back to Norfolk I'm certain she ysed this as an excuse to go back to Norfolk

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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: Phillip climbed the coconut palm so he could get coconut for him and Timothy to enjoy.

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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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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: Timothy couldn't write the word help in the sand. Watching Timothy struggle with this easy word Phillip realized that Timothy didn't have an 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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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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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 want to leave Curacao because he didn't want to be separated from his father and friends.

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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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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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What was Phillip's dream for the future?

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What was Phillip's dream for the future?