Sink or Sail - Test Review

Sink or Sail

Unit 4 Test Review

Multiple Choice

Why does Luka mention Jesse Martin in paragraph 7?

• To imply that Laura should wait until she is a few years older to sail alone

• To add support to his claim that young people are capable of sailing alone

• To show that male sailors and female sailors are equally skilled at sailing

• To suggest that Jesse be one of the sailors who helps Laura plan her trip

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Multiple Choice

Which of Maya's statements is an example of stereotyping?

• I think sailing around the world would be a fabulous idea, but when you are 18 and legally an adult

• Even in Laura completes her schoolwork onboard the boat, she would miss the opportunity to work in a group and share her ideas with other students

• I think parents and judges should make the decision because teenagers often make irrational decisions, especially when trying to obtain the attention for a world record

• Time passes quickly; every minute is one less to live.

Open Ended

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Multiple Choice

Both Luka and Maya agree that --

• teenagers should be trained to sail

• the ocean can be a dangerous place

• sailing around the world is not a good idea

• most teenagers can respond well to physical risks

Open Ended

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Multiple Choice

Which definition best fits the meaning of shadowing as it is used in paragraph 7?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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Multiple Choice

In paragraph 10, Maya included examples in her argument most likely because she --

• believed that the trip was scheduled to begin when the weather was most challenging

• knew that sailors need specialized training in order to respond to dangerous situationson a trip

• thought the pressure to set a world record was not worth the trip

• wanted to stress the potential for danger during the trip

Open Ended

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Multiple Choice

What idea is suggested by the information in each section of the table titled "FACT BOX: LAURA DEKKER"?

• Laura lacked formal training in sailing solo

• Laura had made other solo journeys in her boat

• Laura was well preparted to attempt her voyage

• Laura continued her education through online classes

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Multiple Choice

The table titled "Current Records Chart" has been included in the section most likely to --

• explain the difference between the trip Laura planned to take and trips of other teenage sailors

• support the court's decision to deny Laura's request for permission to sail around the world

• highlight the length of time Laura had in order to complete the trip and qualify for the world record

• show that other young people had already succeeded in setting records like Laura wanted to do

Open Ended

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