The Pod Quiz

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: His parents were always worrying about him these days, Jesse thought, irritably, and the other relatives were just as bad.

• happily
• afraid
• strange
• uneasy

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: The dolphin was disoriented.

• attentive
• eagerly
• confused
• watchful

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: ".....he had put the creature on a sort of blanket sling and carried that contraption down to the water."

• machine
• bottle
• jacket
• blanket

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: The dolphin's eyes rolled again, and Jesse felt a sudden jolt of empathy.

• sharing
• caring 
• crying
• lifting

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: Fragments of Pete's endless monologue came back to him.

• speech
• essay
• message
• criticism

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: "Woo hoo!" Jesse yelled, then yelped in dismay. 

• sadness
• gratitude
• anger
• distress

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: Jesse looked helplessly toward the grey ocean and surprised to see dark shapes arcing out of the waves.

• underneath
• centered
• curved
• round

What does the highlighted word mean in the following sentence: On impulse, he turned the wheel, pulling into an empty parking lot that faced the water.

• family 
• reaction
• enjoyed
• reunion

What is not an acceptable theme for "The Pod"?

• When helping others, you can actually help yourself.
• Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
• It is better to give than to receive.
• Helping fish will always get you wet.

Describe the climax in "The Pod".

• Jesse is kicked off the soccer team.
• Jesse argues with his cousin Pete about fish.
• Jesse gets hit by a car. 
• Jesse helps the dolphin get back into the ocean.