The Cay Ch.6
Why was Timothy angry after Phillip was back on the raft after falling into the sea?
Phillip fell into the sea when there sharks close to them.
What does rage mean?
Rage means extreme anger.
Expecting or preparing for something in the future is called ______________.
anticipation
Why did Phillip think they should stay on the raft in the sea instead of going to the island?
Phillip thought a boat or a plane might see them and rescue them.
What does gasping mean?
Gasping means struggling to breathe or having trouble breathing.
Where did Phillip's father work in The Cay? What kind of business was it?
Phillip's father worked at an oil refinery.
Why did Phillip think the island isn't better than the raft?
There's no water on the island, there's no people on the island and no people can live there.
The ferry boats that shuttle cars and people back and forth over water between large land areas like islands are called ____________.
veerboots
What does ominous mean?
Ominous means giving the impression that something bad or harmful is going to happen.
After he fell off the raft into the sea, why was Phillip treading water even though he knew how to swim?
He didn't know which way to go.
A cold feeling or atmosphere is a ________________.
chill
A promise or firm decision to do something is a _______.
commitment
After Phillip was back on the raft after falling into the sea, what 3 things did Timothy say to Phillip that shows he cares about Phillip and wants him to survive?
(1) You shouldn't have jumped in! There are sharks!
(2) On this raft, you stay still.
(3) Are you okay?
What does unmistakable mean?
Clearly able to be recognized or identified.
What does "taken aback" mean?
Taken aback means surprised or shocked by something unexpected.