Plot Mountain
Conflicts
Misc. Questions
Misc. Questions
Mixed Bag
100
Who are the two main characters in the story?
Phillip and Timothy
100
What are the four types of conflicts? (______ vs. ______)
Character vs. Character Character vs. Self Character vs. Society Character vs. Nature
100
What person is this story written in?
1st person
100
True or False: Timothy teaches Phillip how to spell.
False
100
What was the score of the Super Bowl?
43-8 Seahawks
200
What is the setting of the story?
Curacaro
200
Timothy slapping Phillip is an example of which type of conflict?
Character vs. Character (Timothy vs. Phillip)
200
What is the name of the evil spirit on the island?
Jumbi
200
What year does the story take place?
1942
200
How many days of school do we have until summer?
68
300
Name one event that is part of the Rising Action.
I will accept one of these: ~ The SS Hato was torpedoed ~ Phillip and Timothy were stranded on a raft ~ Phillip and Timothy find an island.
300
What is an example of character vs. nature?
When the hurricane hit the island.
300
What does Timothy do to get the jumbi off the island?
He carves a cat out of wood and sticks nails in it to get rid of the bad luck.
300
What is one way that Phillip changes EXTERNALLY.
He becomes blind.
300
Are the brightly colored peacocks male or female?
Male
400
What is the climax of the story?
When the hurricane came causing Timothy to get so worn out he died.
400
Phillip making the decision to climb up in the tree to get the coconuts is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. self
400
What is one way in which Phillip helps Timothy?
He teaches him how to read; he teaches him about Geography; he teaches him how the lizards go to the island.
400
What is one way Phillip changes INTERNALLY?
He goes from being racist towards Timothy to not being racist anymore.
400
What is the world's oldest sport in history?
Wrestling
500
Give three details that explain the ending of the story.
I will accept any 3 of these: ~ He was rescued. ~ He had an operation that restored his sight. ~ He was reunited with his mother. ~ He wants to explore the island and visit Timothy's grave. ~ He isn't really friends with Henrik Van Boven anymore
500
What is an example of Character vs. Society in this story?
Phillip vs. Racism; The way Phillip acts toward Timothy in the beginning of the story. Phillip's mom had taught him that black people were different.
500
What is the theme of the story? **Hint- the theme of the story is the overall message.
Any of these would work: Don't judge a book by its cover. If at first you don't succeed, try again. Never give up.
500
Why does Timothy call Phillip "Young Bahss?"
He is showing respect for a white boy.
500
How many definitions are in the Webster's dictionary?
About 700,000
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