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Phillip and his family lived on the island of Curacao, located just off the coast of___________.
Venezuela
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As they prepared to leave the boat cabin, Phillips mother was_____________. (how was she acting?)
Very Calm
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A small amount
Sparingly
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Unbearable
Not able to be endured or tolerated
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What point of view is the novel told from?
First person point of view
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The story takes place from February to August in the year______.
1939
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What happened after Phillip fell from the lifeboat? (right after!)
Phillip was hit on the head
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Badgering
harassing or annoying (worth a bonus 100 points!)
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Right side of a vessel
Starboard
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Why was Phillip racist at the beginning of the book?
His mother told him that people of color were not the same as them.
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Phillip's family is originally from__________.
Virginia
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How did Phillip feel about Timothy at the beginning of the book.
Like he was less important, different, someone to stay away from.
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In a rebellious manner
Defiantly
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a device for catching water
Catchment
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What are 2 things that Timothy does to keep them safe on the RAFT?
Rations the food, covers them to block the sun, rations the water, etc.
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Henrik was Phillip's _________.
Best Friend
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Why did Timothy need help with using the rocks to spell H-E-L-P?
Timothy did not know how to spell.
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To lie or sit with arms and legs spread out
Sprawl
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Distant
Remote
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What happens to Phillip as a result of being hit on the head?
Phillip becomes blind
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Who is Timothy?
The West Indian man who rescues Phillip.
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Why did Timothy teach Phillip to fish?
So Phillip could care for himself.
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Small, two masted sail ship
Schooners
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Torn pieces; shreds
Tatters
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Explain how Phillip has changed from the beginning of the novel to the end. Give specific details.
Answers vary! ( worth a bonus 200 points!)
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