A Paradise Called Tx ch 4&5

Papa chuckled. "Well, Minchen, there will be no peace until we get up." What are Mina’s parents most likely thinking at this point in the story?

• The banging on the ship is not going to stop.
• Captain Libben wants everyone on deck
• Their daughter, Mina, will continue to bother them.
• They are sea sick anyway, so they should get up.

On page 23 Why do Papa’s eyes look sad as he looks toward the flat coastline?

• He is not looking forward to a long ship journey
• He heard a sad song in the wind
• Boats made Papa feel bad
• He knew he would never return

Papa tells Mina “This is a sturdy ship, and Captain Libben knows his business .” Most likely to

• Remind Mina that she should be respectful toward the Captain
• Inform Mina that the Captain knows his way to Texas
• Calm Mina in the storm
• Answer any questions about ship construction.

At the end of chapter four, Mina straightened her back, and stood up tall because she wants to:

• Stretch after a long night
• Look for the shore line
• Find Captain Libben
• Feel as strong and sturdy as her father says she is.

Chapter 5 What effect does Mina’s desire to ride on the back of the dolphins have on her friend Anna?

• Anna would like to take lessons too
• Anna is shocked by Mina’s comments
• Anna thinks Mina is an angel
• Anna wants to study dolphins

Mina’s actions at school (p.28)suggests that she

• Is very cautious
• Follows all of the rules
• Enjoys excitement
• Listens to her teachers

Who is the narrator of this story?

• a third person narrator
• Mina
• Anna
• Pappa

When Mina repeats her father's words to Anna saying "Captain Libben knows his business" she does this most likely to ...

• show Anna that she is not afraid
• honor Captain Libben
• Make her father proud
• get dolphin lessons