The Wreck of the Zephyr 5

Which is a SPIRE?

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What did the boy eat at the sailor's house?

• clam chowder

• seafood gumbo

• oyster stew

• tomato soup

The wind whistled in the RIGGING. What is the RIGGING?

• the bottom of the boat

• gear and cords that attach to the mast and sails

• equipment below the ship

• the way you steer the boat

What did the boy want to prove?

• That he is the smartest person alive.

• That he is a great sailor.

• That he broke his leg.

• That he made up the story.

When the clouds blocked the boy's view of the stars, he TRIMMED the sails. What does TRIMMED mean?

• widened/expanded

• took down/put away

• narrowed/cut back

• cut with scissors

Which is a DOCK/HARBOR?

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The boy in the story is

• brave and wise

• daring but foolish

• careful and patient

• smart and cautious

Which situation would be TREACHEROUS?

• driving on ice in the fog

• riding in a canoe on the rapids

• playing with your dog in the mud

• reading a book in the dark

This person is ASTONISHED...

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What hit the boy's head?

• the boom

• the tiller

• the rudder

• the hull