Stranded Chapters 1-2

What are the names of the 4 children on the boat?

• Vanessa, Buzz, Carter, Jane

• Vanessa, Buzz, Jimmy, Mart

• Buzz, Carter, Jennifer, Vanessa

• Buzz, Jennifer, Vanessa, Mary

What is the problem in the story so far?

• The children don't get along with each other.

• The boat is running out of gas.

• There is a serious storm coming.

• They are lost.

What is the meaning of the word "seasick"?

• Being sick of the sea.

• A feeling of sickness due to the motion of the ocean.

How are all 4 children related?

• They all have the same mother and father.

• They have the same mother, but not the same father.

• 2 children have the same parents, and the other 2 children have different parents.

Which 2 words best describes Carter?

• Aggravating

• Funny

• Serious

• Helpful

Which 2 word best describe Vanessa?

• Thoughtful

• Mean

• dishonest

• Responsible

Which words best describe the setting of the story?

• cold, mountainous, dark

• rainy, windy, ocean,

• island, animals, sunny

What does Carter keep asking to do?

• Go up on deck.

• Call his parents.

• Play a game.

• Jump in the water.

Why do you think the children were told to put on their life jackets?

• They were about to practice swimming.

• They had no where else to put them.

• They were preparing for safety.

• They were getting cold.