Question

Which of the following details from the exposition will most likely connect to the larger plot of the story? A. The German submarines are described as “silent, hungry sharks.” B. Philip’s father’s name is also Phillip. C. The Germans sink the Empire Tern as it leaves Curaçao. D. Phillip is afraid that Henrik will think he is a coward if he leaves Curaçao.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter C.

The Cay it's an exciting survival tale with a hint of historical fiction. Taylor tells the story of eleven-year-old Phillip Enright, an American who lived on the Caribbean island of Curacao during World War II. While trying to get back to safety in the US, Phillip's ship is torpedoed and he finds himself blinded and trapped in a raft with an elderly black man named Timothy. As the two try to survive on a desert island, Phillip learns lessons in friendship, perseverance and inner strength. The message of the history of racial equality provides material for meaningful class discussions. Its linear structure and dynamic protagonist also make The Cay a wonderful resource for plot structure teaching and character development.