The Cay Novel Quiz: Chapter 1 And 2

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1.

What arrived during the night?
- A.
  
  British airplanes
- B.
  
  German submarines
- C.
  
  Dutch tankers
- D.
  
  Chinese tanks
Correct Answer
B. German submarines

Explanation
German submarines arrived during the night.

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2.

Where does the story take place?
- A.
  
  Hawaii
- B.
  
  Aruba
- C.
  
  On the island of Curacao
- D.
  
  In the Bahamas
Correct Answer
C. On the island of Curacao

Explanation
The story takes place on the island of Curacao.

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3.

What did Phillip and Henrick like to play?
- A.
  
  Cops and robbers
- B.
  
  Cowboys and Indians
- C.
  
  Firemen
- D.
  
  Pirates
Correct Answer
D. Pirates

Explanation
Phillip and Henrick enjoyed playing pirates.

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4.

What kind of job did Phillip's dad have?
- A.
  
  He worked in the oil refinery trying to increase the production of aviation gas
- B.
  
  He had a large plantation that grew sugar cane
- C.
  
  He owned a chain of hotels
- D.
  
  He was a captain on a tanker
Correct Answer
A. He worked in the oil refinery trying to increase the production of aviation gas

Explanation
Phillip's dad worked in an oil refinery with the goal of increasing the production of aviation gas. This suggests that his job involved overseeing the refining process and implementing strategies to improve the output of aviation fuel specifically.

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5.

Where did Phillip's dad want Phillip and his mom to sleep?
- A.
  
  In the cellar
- B.
  
  Downstairs
- C.
  
  In their bedrooms
Correct Answer
B. Downstairs

Explanation
Phillip's dad wanted Phillip and his mom to sleep downstairs.

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6.

How many submarines surrounded the island?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
A. 3

Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because the question asks how many submarines surrounded the island. Out of the given options, the number 3 is the only one that matches the question.

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7.

Where had Phillip lived before moving to the island?
- A.
  
  In the Netherlands
- B.
  
  California
- C.
  
  Virginia
- D.
  
  Germany
Correct Answer
C. Virginia

Explanation
The correct answer is Virginia. This is indicated by the phrase "before moving to the island," suggesting that Phillip had previously lived in Virginia before relocating to the island.

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8.

What kind of weapons did the islanders have to fight the German submarines?
- A.
  
  Airplanes
- B.
  
  None
- C.
  
  Tanks
- D.
  
  Cannons
Correct Answer
B. None

Explanation
The islanders did not have any weapons to fight the German submarines. This suggests that they were defenseless against the submarines and had no means of attacking or defending themselves.

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9.

What did Phillip put under his pillow for protection?
- A.
  
  A hatchet
- B.
  
  A kitchen knife
- C.
  
  A pocket knife
- D.
  
  An ax
Correct Answer
A. A hatchet

Explanation
Phillip put a hatchet under his pillow for protection. A hatchet is a small, lightweight axe that can be easily carried and used for self-defense if needed. This choice suggests that Phillip wanted a weapon that was easily accessible and could be concealed under his pillow for quick access in case of danger.

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What did Phillip's mother want to do?
- A.
  
  Talk to his dad about the fighting
- B.
  
  Sleep on the couch
- C.
  
  Play at the fort
- D.
  
  Go back to Norfolk, Virginia
Correct Answer
D. Go back to Norfolk, Virginia

Explanation
Phillip's mother wanted to go back to Norfolk, Virginia.

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11.

What supplies were getting low on the island?
- A.
  
  Fresh water and vegetables
- B.
  
  Ammunition
- C.
  
  Meat
- D.
  
  Medicine
Correct Answer
A. Fresh water and vegetables

Explanation
The correct answer is fresh water and vegetables. This can be inferred from the fact that the island is a limited resource environment and the mention of "getting low" implies that these supplies are running out. Fresh water and vegetables are essential for survival and maintaining a healthy diet, making them a priority in such a situation.

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What happened to the S.S. Empire Tern?
- A.
  
  It hit a sand bar and couldn't move
- B.
  
  It was lost at sea
- C.
  
  The submarines bombed it
- D.
  
  It ran out of fuel
Correct Answer
C. The submarines bombed it

Explanation
The given answer states that the S.S. Empire Tern was bombed by submarines. This suggests that the ship was deliberately attacked and destroyed by enemy submarines.

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13.

What did Phillip's mother convince his father to do?
- A.
  
  Get passage of the S.S. Hato to Miami
- B.
  
  Get airline tickets on the American Express to Texas
Correct Answer
A. Get passage of the S.S. Hato to Miami

Explanation
Phillip's mother convinced his father to get passage on the S.S. Hato to Miami.

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Why did the S.S. Hato need to stop at Panama before going to the states?
- A.
  
  To take a crew of naval officers there
- B.
  
  To deliver four pumps
Correct Answer
B. To deliver four pumps

Explanation
The S.S. Hato needed to stop at Panama before going to the states in order to deliver four pumps. These pumps could have been required for a specific purpose, such as for use in a construction project or to assist with the maintenance of a facility. By delivering the pumps at Panama, the ship ensured that they reached their intended destination before continuing on to the states.

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The Cay Novel Quiz: Chapter 1 And 2

What arrived during the night?

Where does the story take place?

What did Phillip and Henrick like to play?

What kind of job did Phillip's dad have?

Where did Phillip's dad want Phillip and his mom to sleep?

How many submarines surrounded the island?

Where had Phillip lived before moving to the island?

What kind of weapons did the islanders have to fight the German submarines?

What did Phillip put under his pillow for protection?

What did Phillip's mother want to do?

What supplies were getting low on the island?

What happened to the S.S. Empire Tern?

What did Phillip's mother convince his father to do?

Why did the S.S. Hato need to stop at Panama before going to the states?