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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 when he was blind by telling him that the blindness was temporarily and that he heard of a guy that was hit on the head and was blind for three days.

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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 superior to Timothy because Timothy didn’t know how to spell. However, Phillip felt dependent upon Timothy because he couldn’t see and depended on him to feed and protect 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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Timothy burnt a cloth to make a torch which was used to make a smoke signal for what they thought was a boat to rescue 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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Phillip and his mother became separated by a bomb that hit their ship coming from Curacao.

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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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German uboats were bombing oil factories in Curacao,which could potentially kill them.

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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 cool water because they didn’t have medicine and needed to keep his fever 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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Timothy knew the storm was coming because it was the hottest day they’ve experienced on the island and because the waves had made a loud noise like a rifle. Because of this, Timothy put the water keg on top  of a palm tree and secured a rope on the same tree just in case the water rises really high.

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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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Phillip faced the task of hunting for food and building a shelter at the end of the storm.

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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 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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Timothy thought that it would be unlikely for them to be rescued because they were on an island called the devils mouth that rarely gets passed by ships or planes.

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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 created a rope so that if Timothy is at the reef when a plane comes by, he can feel his way to the big fire to make a smoke signal.

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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 in the type of place they were in.

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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 reactions when he was on a raft with a black man was that he thought that he was an ugly negro with a flat nose and was worried where he was and where his mom 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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Curacao and the islands in Aruba were in danger of a potential German attack because they had oil and gas industries that can blow up by just a small spark.

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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 his growin self-ability during Timothy’s bout with malaria by giving him cool water and taking care of him. Phillip also helped retrieve Timothy after he ran of into the ocean when he was having hallucinations.

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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 storm a freak because most do not come until September or October.

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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 to Phillip was to keep him alive. Because he sacrificed his life, this Phillip the will to fight for his survival.

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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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Phillip couldn’t explore the reef because the reef was sharp and had sea urchins on it ( which Phillip couldn’t see because he is blind )

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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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Timothy and Phillip were happy when it rained because the water cooled them off and provided drinking water. Phillip could also feel the water and not have to see it.

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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 becoming phillip’s eyes by showing him wear things are by touch and how to get around the island. He also was a look out for planes or boats since all Phillip could do was touch and hear.

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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 had negative feelings toward Timothy because he was in a time period that was racist and cruel to black people.

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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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Philip was not worried about his safety because he thought why would the Germans bomb him out of all the buildings or bomb him standing on the famous pontoon bridge out of everything else. Because of this he didn't stay close to his house like his mother told him so and went to the pontoon bridge.

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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 result of malaria that happened to Timothy was that he never really regained his strength back.

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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 alone because he doesn’t think he can survive all 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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Phillip used sea grape to make a fire because it put off a black smoke to make a signal.

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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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Phillip was still hopeful despite his condition because he thought his parents would send a boat to look 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 talked about his childhood and how he never got an education because he was always on a fishing boat and that the only fun thing was when he went to a carnival. This kept Phillip from feeling sorry about himself when talking about his family.

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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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Phillip's parents disagreed about living in Curacao because the father wanted to stay while the mother wanted to go to Norfolk. They eventually agreed to disagree which meant the father stayed while the mother and Phillip were put on a ship to Norfolk.

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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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Timothy wanted to help Phillip be able to fish on his own because of something happened to him, Phillip would know to to fish to provide food to eat.

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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 sacrificed his body during the hurricane by using it to shield 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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Phillip was more depressed about the plane that passed him at the island currently because he thought tabt was the closest chance he will ever get to be rescued and probably won’t get another chance.

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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 the arrival on the cay, Timothy built a hut and went hunting for a lobster.

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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 sending stew cat into the ocean on the raft because he thought he was bad luck because of the religion he believes in.

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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 and Phillip disagreed about the island because Tomothy wanted to go on the island and use it to get help
while Phillip wanted to stay on the raft and look for a bigger island 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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Timothy's words sympathized with Phillip's fear because they instantly calmed him and had hope they would get better.

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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 Mrs. Enright decided to leave Curacao because she had to leave and because she was looking for an excuse. I think this because Curacao could possibly be bombed because they are at war and she doesnt want to risk her families lives to stay, but the text states she didn't want to come to curacao in the first place but had to because her husband was needed in the war even thought the united states wasn't at warat the time

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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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I think Phillip climbed the tree because he was getting along with Timothy and wanted a treat for them and because he wanted to make him 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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The one object Phillip took with him from the island was Timothy’s knife, which could remind Phillip of Timothy and all that has happened.

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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 can’t spell because Phillip had to spell “help” while Timothy acted like he spelled it right and knew how to spell it.

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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 think that Timothy’s discipline and training was necessary because it ends up saving his life in the book. However, I do think Timothy should have showed more sympathy for Phillip because he is a little boy not a man.

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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 didn't want to leave curacao because he would miss his friends and all that inhabits the island inlcuding beaches, the giant cactus in Koenoekoe, the schooners, ect.

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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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Four months were passed between the arrival on the cay and Phillip’s 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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No, I have no superstitious beliefs.Because of this, I think there is no relationship between evil spirits and the carved cat. What I do to have good luck and prevent bad luck is to pray to God.

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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 became angry with Phillip because he stood up and fell over the raft and almost got eaten by a shark when he should have crawled like Tomothy sternly told him to.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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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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Phillip’s dream for the future was to try and find the island that him and Timothy were stranded on and visit is grave and say”Dis b’dat outrageous cay, eh, Timothy?”.

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What event signaled a complete change in Timothy’s and Phillip’s relationship?

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What event signaled a complete change in Timothy’s and Phillip’s relationship?

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The event that signaled a complete change in Timothy’s and Phillip’s relationship is that When Timothy struck  Philip, moments later Philip wanted to be friends with Timothy. Timothy’s response was “ you have always been my friend”.