We're not afraid to die if we can be together

The author and his family set sail from England to replicate the voyage made 200 years ago by...........

The crew of Wavewalker comprised of

• Larry Vigil and Herb Seigler

• Mary

• Suzanne

• Johnathan

• all of the above

When the gigantic waves broke on the ship there was a tremendous explosion. The author felt that

• he could steer his boat to safety

• his death could not be averted and accepted his fate

• he must be dreaming

• it was just a minor problem and would pass

"Subsequent waves tossed me around the deck like a rag doll". The figure of speech used here is

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

• Similie

• Personification

"Subsequent waves tossed me around the deck like a rag doll". What does this sentence imply?

Choose the option/options that are correct:

• Depicts how helpless the author felt

• Highlights the strength of the gushing waves

• reinforces that they were at the mercy of the storm

• reminds the author of the doll that was washed away

To check the flow of water gushing in through the gaping holes, the author

• decided to hammer the broken timber

• gathered some broken pieces of wood and made a stop gap arrangement

• managed to stretch canvas and secure waterproof hatch across the holes

• thought there wasn't much he could do

Choose the right option/options

The bitterly cold routine for the whole night of second January involved

• Pumping out water continuously

• Steering the ship

• working the radio to make mayday calls

• taking short naps in between

The two small islands of Ile Amsterdam, where the French scientific base was situated, are decribed as .........in the vast ocean.

"But Daddy....we're not afraid of dying if we can all be together-you and mummy, Sue and I

The above line depicts the speakers

• courage, love and determination to face challenges

• hopelessness

• desperation and fear of death

• love for his family

Pick the traits which describe the captain of the ship aptly

Choose the right option /options

• Adventurous

• Tenacious

• Courageous

• a good navigator

• All the above