Rogue Wave Assessment

Front

Why are paragraph 1 and 3 important to the story's plot?

Back

They suggest the dangers of sailing.

Front

The word navigation comes from the Latin word agere, meaning, "drive or lead." This information helps the reader understand that navigation in paragraph 7 most closely means the act of -

Back

guiding a course at sea

Front

The word submerging comes from the Latin word mergere, meaning, "to plunge." This information helps the reader understand that submerging in paragraph 9 means that part of the boat is -

Back

sinking in the water

Front

Which sentence is part of the climax of the story? Options: It was almost unbearable to know she was alive and he was unable to do anything for her. (paragraph 44), He wished she would tap again to let him know she was still alive. (paragraph 57), Treading water beside the hull, she sucked in fresh air and finally called out, "Sully..." (paragraph 62), The Red Roosters' captain, Mark Stevens, asked, "What happened?" (paragraph 66)

Back

Treading water beside the hull, she sucked in fresh air and finally called out, "Sully..." (paragraph 62)

Front

How is suspense created in the story?

Back

The two characters each wonder how the other is doing.

Front

The author most likely includes Scoot's blackout in order to -

Back

create tension and uncertainty

Front

What can the reader infer about how Sully feels from the details in paragraphs 22 - 25?

Back

He is doubtful that he can contact Scoot.

Front

Which sentence best combines the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction?
She was still inside. Maneuvering his body, he pulled on the handles.

Back

She was still inside so he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.

Front

When Scoot discovers that Sully is still alive, how does that affect her attitude?

Back

She becomes confident that she will be saved.