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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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All around the island were German u-boats and they were a main contributor of fuel to the allies

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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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All around the island were German u-boats

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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 went to go explore around the island despite the danger.

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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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His father wanted to stay and his mother wanted 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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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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She claimed that she wanted to leave because of the u-boats but I think it was just an excuse

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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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That´s where his father is, and all his friends

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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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The boat crashed and they managed to get on separate rafts

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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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he was sad and wanted to be off the raft with the black man and with his mother

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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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First of all he was black and WWII was still a time of racism and he wouldn't do every little thing that he asked

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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 says it will only be temporary

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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 cared about timothy an afoul lot for just meeting 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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because cloth makes a heavy black smoke like an industrial chimney

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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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The sharks are always hungry and always near

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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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Timothy had to describe everything that was visual

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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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he asked him to make thatch beds

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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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Phillip wanted to leave and timothy wanted to stay

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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 could spell, but he needed timothy to actually survive.

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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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They were most likely in the the devils mouth

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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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It was dangerous and Phillip couldn't see were he was going

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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 was very confident that his dad had sent ships to find them

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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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He built a shelter and speared for langosta

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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 had Phillip spell out help and it showed that although they were free they were more or less treated still like slaves

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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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They started working together instead of timothy doing all the work

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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 that he could make it to the edge of the beach

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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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It refilled there jug of fresh water

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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 kept making improvements and telling him how fortunate they are

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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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He built a cat with sharp claws to keep away the bad voodoo

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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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No I think he treated him well maybe a little to well. He needed those skills to survive especially if timothy got hurt or even passed away

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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 believe the cat was supposed to scare away the spirits but I don't necessarily believe in that myself, I believe that hard work brings good fortune

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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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They didn't have any medacine

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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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He takes care if timothy and even pulls him out of the water

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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 book states "He never fully regained his strength"

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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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Incase he needed to get his own food

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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 of him

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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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Everything was still and he could taste it in the air

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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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It was at a very odd time of year

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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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He didn't know if he could survive alone and he would be lonely

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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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He took a hurricane's worth of a beating

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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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Cleaning up the island

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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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He left at least a dozen fishing rods and his knife

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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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Sea grapes are full of oil so they burn a black smoke

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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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Because the plain didn't respond to the smoke signal and he used all his matches

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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 timothy's knife it was the last thing he had from him

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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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What was Phillip's dream for the future?

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What was Phillip's dream for the future?