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