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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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Phillip felt dependent on Timothy because since he had no survival skills or sight, he needed to have someone there to help him, such as when he told Timothy, "Never leave me again. Don't you ever leave me again!" Although he felt dependent, he felt superior, such as when Phillip learned that Timothy could not spell and he could.

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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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The thing that changed their relationship was when Timothy slapped Phillip because of how he treated him.

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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 torch to try to get the attention of an airplane.

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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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Phillip and his mother got separated when the ship they were on was sunk by a German U-boat as they were trying to escape Curacao. When their raft dropped them into the water, something hit him on the head resulting in him being separated from his mother.

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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 where afraid because the German U-boats where attacking the island.

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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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Timothy's malaria could only be treated with cold water because he needed to control the fever in order to fight the malaria.

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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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He knew a storm was coming because he could hear the wave crash loudly, like a shotgun. He also could taste the storm as it came closer.

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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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At the end of the storm, Phillip was left alone after Timothy died.

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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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He though it was unlikely that they would be rescued because he said they were on an island that was in a section of the Caribbean Sea, called The Delves Mouth, which barely receives passage of boats or airplane.

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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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Timothy weaved the vines into a rope because he wanted Phillip to be able to safely get down to the fire stack, this was to notify an airplane that they were in need of rescue, if Timothy was at the reef and was not able to light the fire.

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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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He told him not to put his hands in the water because there were sharks.

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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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Phillip's first thoughts were shock because he was in a raft with a stranger without his mother. Also later he felt superior to him and getting mad at him if he did something that he didn't like or make him do something he didn't want to do.

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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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They were in danger of the German U-boats because they supplied the allies full for their airplanes, tanks, cars, and other weapons.

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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 showed self-ability by taking care of Timothy and getting things by himself.

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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 a "freak storm" because it was May, and most hurricanes happen in September or October, and it is unlikely that a storm like this would happen this time of year.

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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's legacy was helping Phillip survive on his own and helping him stay alive, which helped Phillip survive after Timothy's death.

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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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Timothy didn't allow Phillip to go to the reef with him because Timothy had not gone to that reef before, so he didn't know if it was safe or not.

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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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They were happy because it gave them with clean, fresh drinking 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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He became his eyes by describing the surroundings so he can now what is going 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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He had negative feelings toward Timothy because that is what he hears from his mother. Also, he could have been afraid because he didn't know where he was, where his mother was, or what would happen if he never found her again.

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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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Some of Phillips actions that did not portray him being as worried was when he said things like, "I nodded, but I couldn't imagine that a shell from an enemy submarine would pick me out from all the buildings..." and want to go out and see the U-boats in person.

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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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The lasting bout of malaria made Timothy 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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Phillip was afraid of surviving the storm because he didn't want to be alone if anything were to happen to Timothy or Stew Cat, he wanted whatever that was going to happen happen to all of them.

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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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Phillip used sea grape leaves to make a fire that would produce black smoke and not white 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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He remained hopeful because he was always saying that his father was looking for 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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Timothy kept Phillip from feeling sorry for him by making him 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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Timothy got angry at Phillip when he stood up on the raft and fell into shark-infested waters.

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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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Timothy comforted Phillip by telling him his blindness was only temporary.

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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 because Mr. Enright was not able to leave because of his job, but Mrs. Enright wanted to leave to exscape the danger and to leave the island just to leave the island.

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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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He taught him to fish so that he can find for himself if any thing was to happen to him.

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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 took most of the storm's wrath to protect Phillip.

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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 more depressed than at any other time on the island because he thought that was his last chance at rescues.

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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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Shortly after he arrived on the cay, Timothy explored the island to find food, materials, and to see if there were any dangerous things on the island.

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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 tried to improve their luck by louring an evil spirit away with a wooden cat figure.

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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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They dissigreed over the island because Timothy wanted to get on the island to get water, food, and materials, but Phillip wanted to stay on the raft so they could find a better place to stay, particularly somewhere with people.

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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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His words are giving Phillip hope that his vision will return.

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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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Mrs. Enright decided to leave the island because she was afraid of being attack. I believe that Mrs. Enright tried to kill two birds with one stone, for say, and leave the island to protect Phillip and to get off the island just to get off the island.

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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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He climbed the palm tree because he wanted to show Timothy he could do it, and to make him eel better.

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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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He took the knife because it was the one thing he could take that reminded him of Timothy.

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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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Phillip learned that Timothy could not spell because when they were laying out the rocks to say, "HELP," Timothy asked Phillip to spell out the word. This shows that Timothy did not receive a very good education which also shows that the Blake population on Curacao did not receive good 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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I do not think Timothy was being to hard on him because he needed to be able to care for himself if something were to happen to himself. I think that having him do things for himself is the exact thing that he needs even if it is difficult for him to doing them in account of him being blind.

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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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Phillip did not want to leave Curacao because he didn't want to leave his friends, school, and the life he was accustom to.

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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 about 4 months that Phillip was on the cay.

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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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I do not think there is any relationship between the cat and the spirit, though there might very well be. I think that all they needed was to stay positive and learn from their past experiences.

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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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Phillips dream for the future was to find his cay and go see Timothy's grave.