News Coverage Review

What was the primary motivation behind Abby Sunderland's voyage?

• Abby aimed to set a record as the youngest person to sail around the world solo.

• Abby was attempting to achieve the fastest solo voyage around the world.

• Abby desired to finish a voyage that her brother Zac couldn't complete.

• Abby wanted to demonstrate to her parents that she was as skilled a sailor as her brother.

What was the outcome of Abby's sailing journey?

• Abby completed her solo circumnavigation successfully.

• Abby's journey was halted by her parents.

• Abby's ship was wrecked on the first day of her journey.

• Abby was rescued from a remote location in the Indian Ocean.

What was the public response to Abby's journey?

• Many young girls were inspired to take up sailing.

• There was a debate about the wisdom of a young sailor undertaking such a perilous journey.

• Several sailing enthusiasts commended Abby's parents for their decision.

• Abby was universally hailed as a heroine.

What is the author's purpose of the online news article?

• to express a viewpoint about Abby's journey

• to explain why Abby decided to circumnavigate the globe

• to offer information about Abby's rescue and the subsequent controversy.

• to present conversations with Abby's parents

How would you describe the emotions of Abby's father after her rescue?

• relieved and proud

• disappointed and upset

• relieved and humiliated

• sad and remorseful

What was the editorial author's emotion when considering Abby's solitary journey across the Indian Ocean?

• motivated

• upset

• optimistic

• curious

What is the author's primary viewpoint on Abby's journey in the editorial?

• Abby's parents showed great courage in allowing her to leave.

• Abby's parents should have given her more support.

• Abby's parents were reckless in allowing her to endanger her life.

• Abby's parents should be proud of her achievement.

How does the author of the essay address the counterargument that parenthood requires some tolerance of risk?

• She claims that risk is necessary to allow children to mature.

• She claims that parents need to help children evaluate risk.

• She claims that parents should never allow children to take risks.

• She claims that taking risks is fine if parents take the risks with their children.

In the TV news interview, how did Abby's brother Zac say he felt when he heard that she was in trouble in the Indian Ocean?

• He was afraid for her life.

• He was surprised that she ran into trouble in that part of the Indian Ocean.

• He was concerned but confident that she had the skills to survive.

• He was certain she would not be able to survive.

What information does the TV news interview provide that the online article and the essay cannot?

• The news interview lets you hear Abby tell her reasons for going on her voyage.

• The news interview shares critics' opinions in their own words.

• The news interview shows Abby's sailing skills through a video.

• The news interview lets you hear her parents' reasons in their own words.