CH 24-32 Great Wide Sea Reading Check

Front

Where is Gerry during the storm?

Back

Gerry is inside the boat's cabin.

Front

What does Ben's comparison of the tiller to a 'raging dog' imply about the boat?

Back

The boat is difficult to control.

Front

What do the things the boys left to sink and rot symbolize?

Back

They symbolize their naivete and childhood/innocence.

Front

What are Ben's main thoughts focused on?

Back

Ben's thoughts are mainly about determination and survival.

Front

What does Ben do when he can't sleep?

Back

He quotes a line of poetry.

Front

What does the storm represent in the story?

Back

The storm represents chaos and the challenges the characters face.

Front

How does the setting influence the characters' emotions?

Back

The setting amplifies feelings of isolation and despair.

Front

What role does memory play in Ben's journey?

Back

Memory serves as a source of comfort and pain for Ben.

Front

What is the significance of the boat named Chrysalis?

Back

Chrysalis symbolizes transformation and the journey of growth.

Front

How do the boys' actions reflect their emotional state?

Back

Their actions show a struggle between grief and the need to survive.