The Cay By Theodore Taylor

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Philip and Timothy start the game of surviving in the island but it does not go as planned with many downfalls, which include making a shelter, which becomes filled with water after the rain. Do you know what happened from chapter 1 to ten in the book? Take up the quiz below and find out.

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1.

Phillip lived with his parents on the island of
- A.
  
  Curaco
- B.
  
  Madagascar
- C.
  
  Charlotte Omalie
- D.
  
  The Cay
Correct Answer
A. Curaco

Explanation
The correct answer is "Curaco" because the question asks where Phillip lived with his parents, and out of the given options, Curaco is the only one that fits the description. Madagascar, Charlotte Omalie, and The Cay are not mentioned in the question, so they are not relevant to the answer.

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2.

Phillip and his mother were sailing to Miami on the
- A.
  
  Caribbean Princess
- B.
  
  Kyle
- C.
  
  Van Kingsbergen
Correct Answer
A. Caribbean Princess
3.

The name of the cat was
- A.
  
  Spaghetti Cat
- B.
  
  Stew Cat
- C.
  
  Soup Cat
- D.
  
  Tabby Cat
Correct Answer
B. Stew Cat

Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is Stew Cat. This is because the question asks for the name of the cat, and out of all the options provided, Stew Cat is the only one that can be considered a name. The other options (Spaghetti Cat, Soup Cat, and Tabby Cat) are descriptions or types of cats, but not specific names. Therefore, Stew Cat is the correct answer.

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4.

The cay was inside a u-shaped ring of islands called the
- A.
  
  Devil's Eye
- B.
  
  Devil's Mouth
- C.
  
  Devil's Teeth
- D.
  
  Devil's Tongue
Correct Answer
B. Devil's Mouth

Explanation
The correct answer is Devil's Mouth because the question mentions that the cay was inside a u-shaped ring of islands. Out of the given options, Devil's Mouth is the only one that refers to a part of the mouth, which can be interpreted as a shape resembling a u. The other options, Devil's Eye, Devil's Teeth, and Devil's Tongue, do not indicate a u-shaped formation. Therefore, Devil's Mouth is the most suitable answer based on the information provided.

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5.

Timothy wanted Phillip to spell
- A.
  
  Land Here
- B.
  
  Help
- C.
  
  Save Us
- D.
  
  Help Us
Correct Answer
B. Help

Explanation
Timothy wanted Phillip to spell out a phrase using the given words. The phrase is "Help".

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6.

Timothy had suffered an illness called
- A.
  
  Tsetse
- B.
  
  Tuberculosis
- C.
  
  Gnatitis
- D.
  
  Malaria
Correct Answer
D. Malaria

Explanation
Timothy had suffered from malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, headache, chills, and muscle aches. Malaria is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions and is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It can be a severe and potentially life-threatening illness if not treated promptly. Therefore, it is likely that Timothy's illness was caused by malaria.

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7.

Timothy and Phillip made their own calendar to keep track of the passing time by
- A.
  
  Putting pebbles in a can
- B.
  
  Cutting notches in a palm tree
- C.
  
  Cutting notches in the door frame of the hut
- D.
  
  Putting pebbles in a hole
Correct Answer
A. Putting pebbles in a can

Explanation
Timothy and Phillip made their own calendar by putting pebbles in a can. This method allowed them to keep track of the passing time.

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8.

This skinny long creature attacked Phillip when he dove deep into the fishing hole
- A.
  
  Barracuda
- B.
  
  Shark
- C.
  
  Moray eel
- D.
  
  Moray eel
Correct Answer
D. Moray eel

Explanation
A moray eel is a skinny, long creature that could potentially attack someone diving deep into a fishing hole. They are known for their aggressive behavior and powerful jaws, making them a likely culprit in this scenario.

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9.

Phillip and Timothy heard a rifle shot. That meant
- A.
  
  a small storm was brewing
- B.
  
  A rescue team was nearby
- C.
  
  Someone was shooting flares
- D.
  
  A severe storm was brewing
Correct Answer
D. A severe storm was brewing

Explanation
The correct answer is "a severe storm was brewing". This can be inferred from the fact that Phillip and Timothy heard a rifle shot. A rifle shot is not typically associated with a small storm brewing, a rescue team being nearby, or someone shooting flares. Therefore, the most logical explanation is that the rifle shot was a signal indicating that a severe storm was approaching.

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10.

After the storm, the birds attacked Phillip because
- A.
  
  He had walked into their nesting ground
- B.
  
  They were scavengers
- C.
  
  They were hungry
- D.
  
  The storm had agitated them
Correct Answer
A. He had walked into their nesting ground

Explanation
The birds attacked Phillip because he had walked into their nesting ground. This action likely threatened their eggs or young, causing them to become defensive and aggressive towards him.

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The Cay By Theodore Taylor

Phillip lived with his parents on the island of

Phillip and his mother were sailing to Miami on the

The name of the cat was

The cay was inside a u-shaped ring of islands called the

Timothy wanted Phillip to spell

Timothy had suffered an illness called

Timothy and Phillip made their own calendar to keep track of the passing time by

This skinny long creature attacked Phillip when he dove deep into the fishing hole

Phillip and Timothy heard a rifle shot. That meant

After the storm, the birds attacked Phillip because