Name: __________________________

The Cay Quiz

Match the vocabulary word to the correct picture by writing the letter on the line.
____ 1. Torpedo
____ 2. Submarine
____ 3. Tanker
____ 4. Schooner
A.

B.

C.
D.

For questions 5 and 6, look at the quote provided. Evaluate the bolded part of the
quote and determine whether it is direct or indirect characterization.
____ 5. His face was round and he was chubby. His hair was of strawcolored and his cheeks were always red. Henrik was very serious
about everything he said or did. (page 12)
This an example of:
a. Direct characterization
b. Indirect characterization
____ 6. During the tempest: In a moment, there was a splintering
sound, and Timothy dropped down beside me, covering my body
with his. Our hut had blown away. (page 108)
This an example of:
a. Direct characterization
b. Indirect characterization
____ 7. Choose one type of conflict: man vs. man, man vs. self, or man
vs. nature, and list an example of that conflict type found in The Cay.
(2 points)
Conflict Type: ___________________________________
Example from the text: _____________________________
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____ 8. Choose one of the following prompts to answer in complete
sentences. (2 points)

a. Does Phillips character change over the course of the novel?

Explain your answer with examples from the text.
b.

Explain the impact the theme of racism has on Phillip and

Timothys relationship. Use examples from the text to support
your answer.