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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 to Timothy because Timothy provided his shelter , food, and helped Phillip understand his surroundings .

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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 event that signaled that thier relationship had turned Timothy slapped Phillip in the face after being treated disrespectfully.

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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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The reason that Timothy burnt cloth to make a torch was because On page 45 Timothy heard the motor of an aircraft so he was burning the cloth to send a signal to the aircraft to rescue him and Phillip.

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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 they were on had some problems and it capsized. Phillip ended up on a raft with a black man , not knowing where his mother was .

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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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The people of Curacao feared for their safety because even though the major events were happening in Europe and the South Pacific , the Germans were still invading the island . On page nine it states that the German submarines were just off the coast.

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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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Timothys malaria could only be treated with cold water because he had a very high temperature.

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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 knew the storm was coming by the way the waves crashed . To prepare for the storm Timothy tied a rope to a tree so Phillip could hold on to it if the storm got bad.

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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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The task was to dig a grave for Timothy.

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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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The boats can't that might come through will get stuck in the reef .

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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 wove vines into a rope because Phillip needed to know if he was on the island or not and if he heard anything he would set it on 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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Timothy warned Phillip 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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His first reactions were that he was with a BLACK man and really wasn't quite pleased with that. Phillip would not call him mister because he was black and was asking if he could go find his mother

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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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These island had aviation fuels and other supplies that the Germans would love to have so these islands were in danger.

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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 gathered all the necessities he needed to survive 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 the approaching storm a freak because he had been through storms like this one and knew it was going to be bad.

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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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Fishing poles and it helped with fishing and food.

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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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He would get hurt because he cant see.

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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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Both of them were happy because the rain brought them water they could drink.

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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 was describing the surroundings to Phillip.

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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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Phillip was giving Timothy negative feelings even though he was the one taking care of him . Phillip thought even though Timothy was a man he wasnt going to call him sir because he was black . The only reason , I think that he was being negative was because Timothy was colored.

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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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On the day of the u-boat sighting Phillips mother wanted him to come with her back to Norfolk and he said that he wanted to stay with his father . On page 24 it states that he called her a coward for wanting to leave and he went on to school for the last time.

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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 was very, 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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He was afraid that he was going to get stuck on the island by himself and plus he was blind.

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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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To make dark smoke for the aircraft to see.

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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 kept telling himself that the condition was temporary.

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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 changing the topic when Phillip would talk about his eyes.

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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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Phillip refused to weave palmat to sleep on

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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 told Phillip that the blindness was just temporary and he would have hisvision back in no time.

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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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Phillips parents disagreed about living in Curacao because his mother said it was not safe and she complained about the smell of gas and oil . On the other hand , his father said that he was needed for the war effort.

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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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One because Phillip needed to learn for his own survival. Two because Timothy knew that if something happened to him ,Phillip would know how to get food by himself.

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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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The sacrifice that Timothy made on Phillip's behalf during the hurricane was his safety.

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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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Phillip knew he had missed his chance of rescue .

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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 made Phillip take all his clothes off to make a shelter.

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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 nailed a fake stew cat to their hut and put the real stew cat on a raft and let it go.

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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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Timothy wanted to go on to the island for shelter and food but Phillip wanted to keep drifting to find something else.

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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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Timothy knew just what to say to calm Phillip down . His words were like a chill pill for Phillip.

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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 that they actually needed to leave because the war was getting worse and worse as time went on .

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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 wanted to make Timothy happy.

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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 stew cat because it was the one thing he had left.

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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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He learned Timothy couldn't dpell by Timothy ask Phillip to write "help" in the sand. This reveals that black people in

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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 bcause Phillip needed to learn to take care of himself

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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 wanted to stay with his father and just because his mother told him that hee was leaving with her ,he called her a coward. In the end , he leaves with her back to Norfolk.

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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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48 days

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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 i do not believe in voodoo.

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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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to go back to devils mound and find the island where he was buried