The Cay Chapters 5-6

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Have you read the book The Cay and how much information do you recall from the said book? Take this quiz if you have read the book to find out if you retained anything and specifically from chapters 5-6.

Questions and Answers

1.

What did Timothy and Phillip hear?
- A.
  
  The motor of an airplane
- B.
  
  The splashing of a whale
- C.
  
  The motor of a boat
- D.
  
  The chatter of a group of sea gulls
Correct Answer
A. The motor of an airplane

Explanation
Timothy and Phillip heard the motor of an airplane. This suggests that they were in a location where airplanes were present or flying overhead. The other options, such as the splashing of a whale, the motor of a boat, and the chatter of a group of sea gulls, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.

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2.

What did Timothy do to get the attention of the airplane?
- A.
  
  Shot a flare
- B.
  
  Waved a cloth with fire
- C.
  
  Yelled and waved a red flag
Correct Answer
B. Waved a cloth with fire

Explanation
Timothy waved a cloth with fire to get the attention of the airplane. This action would create a visual signal that is easily noticeable from a distance. By waving a cloth with fire, Timothy would be able to attract the attention of the airplane and signal for help or assistance. This method is effective in catching the attention of others in emergency situations and can be seen as a distress signal.

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3.

What did Timothy warn Phillip to always be careful of?
- A.
  
  Sharks
- B.
  
  Jellyfish
- C.
  
  An octopus
- D.
  
  Stingrays
Correct Answer
A. Sharks

Explanation
Timothy warned Phillip to always be careful of sharks. Sharks are known to be dangerous and can pose a threat to swimmers or divers. They are powerful predators with sharp teeth and can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. Being cautious around sharks is important to ensure personal safety while in the water.

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4.

What did Timothy say was bad luck?
- A.
  
  Walking under a ladder
- B.
  
  The cat
- C.
  
  Breaking a mirror
Correct Answer
B. The cat

Explanation
Timothy said that the cat was bad luck.

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5.

How was Phillip able to "see"?
- A.
  
  Through the crack in his eyelids
- B.
  
  He rubbed salt water in his eyes
- C.
  
  Timothy told him what he saw
Correct Answer
C. Timothy told him what he saw

Explanation
Phillip was able to "see" because Timothy, who was blind, described to him what he saw. Since Phillip was unable to see due to his eyelids being closed, Timothy acted as his eyes and provided him with visual information. This allowed Phillip to have a sense of sight, even though he couldn't physically see.

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6.

What happened when Phillip fell overboard?
- A.
  
  Sharks came after him
- B.
  
  He went under the water and couldn't tell which way to swim to get to the top
- C.
  
  He landed on a turtle
Correct Answer
B. He went under the water and couldn't tell which way to swim to get to the top

Explanation
When Phillip fell overboard, he went under the water and couldn't determine the direction to swim in order to reach the surface. This suggests that he lost his sense of orientation and was disoriented in the water.

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7.

How did Phillip get back on the raft?
- A.
  
  Timothy pulled him back by his hair
- B.
  
  Timothy threw a life preserver to Phillip, then pulled him back
- C.
  
  Philip listened to Timothy's voice and followed it back to the raft
Correct Answer
A. Timothy pulled him back by his hair

Explanation
In the given options, the correct answer is "Timothy pulled him back by his hair." This means that Timothy used Phillip's hair as a means to physically pull him back onto the raft.

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8.

What did Timothy see about 2 miles away?
- A.
  
  A boat
- B.
  
  A small island
- C.
  
  Storm clouds
Correct Answer
B. A small island

Explanation
Timothy saw a small island about 2 miles away.

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9.

What was on the island?
- A.
  
  People
- B.
  
  Water and food
- C.
  
  Shelter
- D.
  
  Phones
- E.
  
  Sea grape and palm trees
Correct Answer
E. Sea grape and palm trees

Explanation
The given answer "sea grape and palm trees" suggests that the island had these specific natural elements. Sea grape and palm trees are commonly found in tropical regions, indicating that the island was likely located in a tropical area. These elements provide an indication of the island's vegetation and environment.

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The Cay Chapters 5-6

What did Timothy and Phillip hear?

What did Timothy do to get the attention of the airplane?

What did Timothy warn Phillip to always be careful of?

What did Timothy say was bad luck?

How was Phillip able to "see"?

What happened when Phillip fell overboard?

How did Phillip get back on the raft?

What did Timothy see about 2 miles away?

What was on the island?