The Cay
Chapters 12-15
Vocabulary: Find the definitions for the following vocabulary and write the definition in
the vocabulary section of your journal.
1. clasp
2. lurk
3. recede
4. eerie
5. malaria
6. abrupt
Complete the answers to the following questions in your journal using complete
sentences and writing the answers in the literature response section.
1. Why was Timothy having trouble breathing? Was Phillip’s blindness a problem in
helping Timothy?
2. Do you think Phillip is ready to live alone on the cay if necessary? Explain why
or why not.
3. How do you think Phillip’s feelings toward Timothy have changed?
4. Describe how Timothy and Phillip prepared for the hurricane.