Amos and Boris

Front

What is the main reason Amos built a boat?

Back

He thought a lot about the ocean, and he wondered about the faraway places on the other side of the water.

Front

What part of speech is the word 'immensely' in the sentence: 'He was enjoying his trip immensely'?

Back

Adverb

Front

How did Amos feel on his first day at sea?

Back

Miserable

Front

What part of speech is the word 'squeaked' in the sentence: 'Help!' he squeaked as he grabbed desperately at the rodent?

Back

Verb

Front

What did the mouse name his boat?

Back

Rodent

Front

What is a rodent?

Back

A small animal with sharp front teeth, like a mouse or a rat.

Front

What does 'navigation' mean?

Back

The process of planning and directing the course of a boat or ship.

Front

What is the setting of 'Amos and Boris'?

Back

The story takes place at the beach and on the ocean.

Front

Who are the main characters in 'Amos and Boris'?

Back

Amos the mouse and Boris the whale.

Front

What does it mean to 'study navigation'?

Back

To learn how to find your way on the water.