The Red Kayak Ch. 5 & 6

Brady didn't want to bring Tilly, his dog, along with him on the search. She jumps on the boat and goes with him in spite of that. Why is this important in the story?

• Tilly helps Brady in his search

• Tilly flips over the boat

• Tilly can't swim

• Tilly distracts Brady

Who is missing in the red kayak?

• Mr. DiAngelo

• Brady's parents

• Ben and Mrs. DiAngelo

• J.T. and Digger

Brady describes the death of his baby sister, and then talks about where he lived for a few months while his mom grieved her loss. Where did he live? Think about how this becomes important to the story?

• Mr. DiAngelo's house

• with his grandmother in Connecticut

• with his Dad on the oyster boat

• with Carl at the firehouse

During the search, Brady saw he missed a call from his Mom. What information was he given when he called her back?

• Ben was safe

• Mr. DiAngelo was missing on the river

• Mrs. DiAngelo was found

• His Dad found both Ben and Mrs. DiAngelo

Brady realizes that Tilly is trying to tell him something. What does he discover as a result of following his instincts about listening to Tilly?

• Mrs. DiAngelo holding on to a branch

• Ben in his yellow life jacket

• Mr. DiAngelo in the red kayak

• a squirrel

What are the ABC's as related to this story?

• the alphabet

• All Boats Collide

• Always Boat Carefully

• Airways, Breathing, Circulation

How does Brady save Ben's life?

• He pulls him out of the water and gives him CPR

• He is unable to save his life

• He calls 911 and waits until they arrive

• Ben is alive and well, Brady just brings him back to shore.

Why does Brady say that he would never be the same person anymore?

• He never wants to hang out with Digger again

• He lied to his Dad and he feels bad

• He saved a life

• He doesn't like crabbing anymore