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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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1-When Phillip wanted to know what it looked like around them
2- when Phillip found out that Timothy cant spel

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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 on the face

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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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they needed a sign for an aircraft if there was one to come bye

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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 raft tipped over , phillip hit his head and his mom wasnt there and timothy was there

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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 war was coming to them the Germans attacked an oil refinery their oil was used for fuel

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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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Putting an wooden carved cat on the top of their little hut

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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 way he knew that the storm was coming is when the tide was out and wind started howling bad, so what he did was prepare by placing the water canister in the tree and cleaning up the place

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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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Timothy faced having to survive  nature and whatever nature threw at him

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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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it was in the devils mouth

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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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For the beds that they need to sleep on

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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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there were sharks circling the craft

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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 confused and scared.

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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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they had oil refineries that the Germans wanted to attack,the oil was used for fuel.

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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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Because a little blind boy was there taking care of an old man that had malaria.

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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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Because it was a huge/massive storm headed their way

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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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his knife, his skills and now Phillip is not prejudice anymore.

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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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there were urchins and deadly creatcures

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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 have plenty of fresh water and it not be salty

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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.

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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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mother gathered food, water, and other things they needed ,he went to shore to watch war even though he wasn't allowed to.

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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 quite weak after his battle with malaria and was not as workable as before

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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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because he did not know as much about survival as Timothy did.

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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, sea grapes make black smoke and regular leaves dont make black smoke

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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 had timothy

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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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Telling him that he can do things just as good as before

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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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Because Phillip went by edge of the boat and fell over

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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 had gave hope that his vision would come back.

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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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Philip's mom wanted to go back to Virginia, but Phillip's dad thinks that its too dangerous to travel back.

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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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Just in case he died before they left

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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 life for 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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Because he wanted to be rescued from having to survive like that.

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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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Since Phillip was blind Timothy tells what it looks like around 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 started making a shelter and catchment

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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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Putting an wooden carved cat on the top of their little 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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Timothy thought that it would be safer and good to get off the boat but Phillip thought it would be better to keep on moving and find some better land 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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If it wasn't for his mother he wouldn't be stuck on the raft, because she was the one who wanted to leave in the first place.

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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 it would be safer to go back.

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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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Because he needed the food and the coconut milk to survive on

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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 knife stuck in the tree that timothy left.And it was special to him because he missed Timothy and that was his knif

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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 wasnt taught that well because he was black

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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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yes i feel it was necessary because he had more respect and knew he was going to do good in life.

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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 grew up there and his friends where there and he didn´t want to leave there.

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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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almost 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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What was Phillip's dream for the future?

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What was Phillip's dream for the future?

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t be able to go and visit and the cay where timothy was buried.