The Cay Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

Instruction: Select a cell, type in answers based on clues, and complete the puzzle.

      Theodore Taylor’s poignant novel, The Cay, tells the story of a young boy and an old man stranded on a deserted island during World War II. This The Cay Vocabulary crossword puzzle introduces you to the key terms and phrases from the novel, helping you better understand its themes and setting. This is your opportunity to make a thorough exploration of the language used to describe the survival journey of Phillip and Timothy, and explore the rich vocabulary that brings their harrowing yet heartwarming story to life. You will be able to understand how the language of adversity and struggle used in this novel is eventually able to reveal profound truths and deeper meanings.

       

      Whether you're a student studying the book or a fan of the novel, this puzzle offers an engaging way to deepen your comprehension of The Cay. Ready to test your knowledge of the novel's vocabulary? Start solving now!

      The Cay Vocabulary Clue List

      Across

      • 1. to plan, record and control the course an dposition of a ship or aircraft
      • 2. to get again; recover
      • 3. to shock; overwhelm; astonish
      • 4. an industrial plant or factory used for purifying a crude susbtance such as oil or sugar
      • 5. a ship with at least two masts
      • 6. to boast; brag; show off
      • 7. a structure used for collecting or draining water.

      Down

      • 1. to roll or pitch suddenly
      • 2. extinguishing or hiding all artificial light
      • 3. to scheme; plot; plan; work against
      • 4. a dull, low sound
      • 5. to feel or express worry
      • 6. to toss or plunge about in swimming
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