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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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Philip felt that way because Timothy was his eyes and would direct him the way to go.

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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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When Timothy slapped Phillip in the face because of the way Phillip 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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When he saw a search plane flying overhead, Timothy burned a piece of cloth to serve as a torch to attract attention.

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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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When the boat tilted they fell in the water.

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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 didn't have no weapons or armies.and if others attacked it would be easier to take over.

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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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He had a fever and his skin was very hot.

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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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The sky was dark and the wind got heavy. Timothy prepared for it by eating lots of food, and getting a rope for Philip.

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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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Burying Timothy and surviving.

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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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Realizing that the island was surrounded by a coral reef that made navigation near the Cay extremely dangerous, Timothy concluded that rescue was unlikely

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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 knows how to get to the campfire and torch it off.

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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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Because it would attract sharks to their raft. The sharks can tip the boat and they can get eaten

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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 was scared and confused

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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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no weapons but they did have oil Germany sent subs to take the oil tankers down

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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 didn't rely on him much and was able to do things himself. And he started climbing the coconut tree.

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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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He called it a "freak", because it was a hurricane.

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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 gave Philip self confidence, and taught him how to survive on his own. After Philip buryed Timothy, Philip built a hut on his own.

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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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Philip was blind and he didnt want too look after him the whole time.

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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 was cool and felt good, and because they filled their keg again.

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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 told him what he saw because Phillip is blind

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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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Because Philip was prejudice and Timothy was a different race.

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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 said that he couldn't imagine a submarine picking him out and hitting him. And he went to his friends house not thinking what could happen.

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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 acting crazy.

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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 how to survive without Timothy and 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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Because he knew that it would make a good signal fire, and  the sea grape had oil in it.

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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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Timothy gave him hope.

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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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By telling him that he can actually do things. So he made Philip 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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he told Philip not to put his hands in the water because of the sharks and he disobeyed him. Also Philip stood up on the raft and he fell off.

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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 Philip a story about a man who was hit in the head and blind just like Philip, and Timothy said to Philip that his blindness wasn´t a problem.

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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 mom said Phillip wasnt safe, but his dad that Philip could be safer because the Germans woudnt attack a small 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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For Phillip to be self sufficient after Timothy died or got hurt.

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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 was sheltering him from the rocks and sand which caused him to die.

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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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It was his last chance to be rescued.

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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 hut and went out for food.

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How did Phillip learn that Timothy could not spell? What did this reveal about Timoithy's education and the kind of education the black people recieve in Curaçao?

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How did Phillip learn that Timothy could not spell? What did this reveal about Timoithy's education and the kind of education the black people recieve in Curaçao?

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Timothy asked Philip to spell the word help.This shows that Timothy's education was poor and they didn't receive very much education.

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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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By Putting a fake carved stew cat on top of the hut.

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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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Philip wanted to find a bigger island with people on it, but Timothy wanted to stay on the smaller one because it would be easier to navigate and find their way around it.

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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 gave Philip hope, and told him that his vision is going to come back.

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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 thought black people had there own place and she wanted to be around people who spoke real english. Yes i think she used an excuse which is "it would be safer".

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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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So he can get good food, also because Timothy couldnt.

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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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Timothy's knife. Because it was the only thing that he could take in remembrance of Timothy.

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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, because it was making him better and so he wont feel sorry for himself.No.

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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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he loved everything at the island. Also he said that Henrik and his mother would think cowardly of the for moving.

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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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the boat was sunk back in April and he was recued in August, so about 4 months.

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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 dont think there is any spirits ir relationship with the cat. No, i dont have any superstitious beliefs because i dont believe in that stuff.I will pray.

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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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Philip's dream was to go on a boat and explore the devils mouth and hope to find his little cay again.

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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?