The Storm

In the first paragraph, Jack is

• holding onto the side of the boat

• lying on the bottom of the boat

• huddled at the back of the boat

• sitting at the front of the boat

What effect did the cold have on Jack?

• his hands lost all sensation

• he shivered uncontrollably

• it made it hard for him to breathe

• it took away his strength

According to the text, what particularly frightens Jack?

• being unable to see the shore

• being knocked out of the boat

• being unable to find his oars

• being blown off course by wild winds

...towering mountains... (paragraph 1)

The writer uses this phrase to emphasise the

• depth of the sea

• remoteness of the location

• size of the waves

• absence of other boats

It was more like a deep rumble. (paragraph 3)

In this quotation, It refers to the sound of the

• crashing waves

• powerful wind gusts

• people nearby

• creaking of a boat

Which of these describes the purpose of paragraphs 1 and 3 in this text ?

• Paragraph 1/Paragraph 3

  presents a turning point/resolves a complication

• Paragraph 1/Paragraph 3

  presents a complication/describes new characters

• Paragraph 1/Paragraph 3

  presents a turning point/introduces a new complication

• Paragraph 1/Paragraph 3

  presents a complication/sets up a turning point

Which word has the same meaning as eerie in the text? (paragraph 3)

• unnatural

• annoying

• total

• terrifying

...he might even live to tell this strange tale. (paragraph 3)

What does this quotation suggest about Jack's thinking?

• Jack is now sure his story will end well

• Jack thinks his situation may be improving

• Jack has started composing his story in his mind

• Jack knows no-one will believe what he has been through