Identify one conflict from the novel that develops due to the different perspectives of the characters involves. Explain how this conflict affects the characters and serves to advance the plot of the story.
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11. Chapters 5–7 Answers
Chapter 5
Phillip says this about Timothy, “His eyes were becoming mine.” Explain what he means.
Possible response: Because he is blind, Phillip now depends on Timothy’s descriptions to know what is happening in the world around them.
How does the mood change after the plane flies away without spotting Timothy and Phillip’s raft? Use text examples to support your ideas.
Possible response: When Timothy and Phillip hear the plane, they are very excited. Timothy waves his arms and calls for the plane to turn in their direction. They are hopeful. When it flies away, the mood changes from hopeful to disheartening. They both try not to be overcome by the disappointment that they will not be found on this day. Timothy does his best to reassure Phillip when he says, “Do not be dishearten, young bahss. Today, we will be foun’, to be true.”
Chapter 6
How does Phillip begin to show signs of coping with his blindness by relying on his other senses?
Possible response: Phillip uses his sense of touch to know what time of day it is. For example, when it is cool and damp, he knows it is early morning.
Phillip does not want to go to the island. Timothy wants to go to the island. Complete the chart below using reasons each character might use to persuade the other to guide the raft toward or away from the island.
Phillip: “I believe it is a better idea for us to stay on the raft because . . .”
Timothy: “I believe it is safer idea for us to make land on the island because . . .”
We have a better chance of being spotted by a ship or schooner.
The sharks continue to circle our raft and may decide to attack soon.
The island may be home to dangerous or poisonous animals.
On land, we can build a fire, catch water and food, and make a plan to survive until we are spotted.
We have enough supplies to last us until we are spotted.
We are a tiny raft drifting in a large ocean. The rescue planes don’t have a good chance of seeing us.
Chapter 7
Phillip makes Timothy promise not to leave him alone on the island. What do you think would happen to Phillip if Timothy were to abandon him?
Possible response: If Timothy were to abandon him, Phillip might go hungry or injure himself. He cannot see and knows nothing about how to survive in the wilderness.
Why does Timothy withhold the whole truth from Phillip?
Possible response: Timothy believes that he is being protective by shielding Phillip from the whole truth about their location within the cays. Although they are growing closer, he is also uncertain about how Phillip will react if he knows that their chances of rescue grow slimmer with each passing day.
Imagine what the island looks like. Draw a picture of it in your notebook based on the description in Chapter 7. Then add to your picture as you read more descriptive details about the island later in the book.
Possible response: Responses will vary, but illustrations should be based on specific descriptive details from the novel.
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