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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 superior Timothy because Timothy could not spell like Philip could. Timothy guided Phillip and save his life

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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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So the aircraft could identify 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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When the torpedo hit the ship the ship sunk and she was seperated from him

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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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People of Curacao feared their own safety even though of WWII were taking place in Europe and the South Pacific because where they live was a oil and gas. The German ships fill up on gas.

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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 to jump in the water and "put the fire out"

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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 water was very still and. They built shelter to prepare

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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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He had to survive on his on

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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 got closier to each other and started acting like friends

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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 on a small island and hard to be spotted

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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 he could make his way down to the beach

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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 in the water would have attacked

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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 especially because Timothy was black

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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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The islands of Aruba and Curacao were in potential danger of German attack because they had no weapons but they did have oil Germans 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 cared for him even though he was blind

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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 a very bad storm

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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 a knife and his survival skills and he was not racist

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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 was blind and did not know which way to swim and what to 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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So they could drink the fresh cleaned 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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It means that he opened up to him could rely on 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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Why did Philip have negative feelings toward Timothy, even though Timothy was offering to help him?

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Timothy would not give Phillip water, and Phillip is prejudiced against blacks

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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 thought the sighting of the U-boat was awesome and he was amazed of the sighting

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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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Timothy was very tired and 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 did not know how to survive on his on

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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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He needed to signal an airplane

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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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It was the only thing that Phillip actually haf

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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 stories to get his confidence back up

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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 did not listen to Timothy and he put his hand in the water and it attracted aharks

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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 conforted phillip by telling him a story about a man in Barbados that was hit in the head and was blind for 3 days.

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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 mom thought that the whole island was in danger and she didn't like Phillip going around blacks. On the other hand Phillip"s father thought the island was safe and not in danger.

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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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Because Timothy was probably going to die and he wanted Phillip to be able to survive on his on

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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 held on a tree and grabbed phillip so they would not get blown away by the storm

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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 believe that this time he would 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 went out searching for food and 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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He put a carved wooden 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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They disagreed because phillip thought they should stay on the sea because his father probably had the navy searching for him.Timothy thought they should stay and rest on the ocean

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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 was trying to give phillip hope that his eys sight would 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 made an excuse because she was afraid that the Germans would attack 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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It provied them food and drinks

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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 that Timothy left behind for him. It was special it remind him of Tiomthy

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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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When Phillip told Timothy to spell help in the sand but Timothy refused and told Philip. So that means Timothy education that he received was not very well and was terrible

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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 it was necessary because its just a child you have discipline it or its going to keep acting up. I think Timothy should have showed more sympathy

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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?

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Already answered^^

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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 wanted to stay with his father and he adapted to Curacao and he would be mad because he left his friends behind

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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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20 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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I really dont believe any of that i believe in Jesus Christ, God, and the Holy pirit

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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 find where Timothy was burred