Ship Breaker CH1

Front

What does Nailer hope to find while scavenging ships?

Back

A lucky strike of valuable metal.

Front

What type of narration is used in Ship Breaker?

Back

Third-person limited, focusing on Nailer.

Front

How can students write a deeper analysis and expanded explanation based on their basic responses?

Back

Use Specific Details.

Front

Which of the following best describes the setting in Chapter 1?

Back

A post-apocalyptic beach where ships are scavenged.

Front

What does Nailer’s environment reveal about the society he lives in?

Back

It is struggling to survive and relies on scavenging for resources.

Front

Define 'scavenging' in the context of Ship Breaker.

Back

The act of searching for and collecting useful items from discarded or wrecked ships.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in a story?

Back

The setting establishes the time, place, and context in which the story unfolds, influencing characters and plot.

Front

Explain the term 'post-apocalyptic'.

Back

Referring to a world or society that exists after a catastrophic event, often characterized by destruction and survival challenges.

Front

What role does Nailer play in the story?

Back

Nailer is a ship breaker, a worker who scavenges valuable materials from wrecked ships.

Front

Identify a theme present in Ship Breaker.

Back

Survival and the struggle for a better life.