Kensuke's Kingdom

Michael and Stella came to the island because they-

• Fell overboard from a boat and washed up onto the beach

• Were dropped off on the beach by sailors on a Chinese Junk

• Were lost at sea and came to the island when they saw a beacon

• Swam to the island because Michael wanted to see the orangutans

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What happens just after Michael sees the boat?

• Kensuke stamps out the beacon fire

• Michael runs down the beach yelling

• Michael dashes to the top of Watch Hill

• Kensuke tells Michael not to go in the sea

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Why is it hard for Michael to light a fire when he sees a junk sailing by?

• He has never used a fireglass to start a fire before

• His cache of dry leaves and twigs has gotten damp

• His hands are trembling with excitement and exhaustion

• He is distracted because he fears Kensuke might catch him

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Michael crosses Kensuke’s line in the sand to show that he-

• Is not afraid of the dangers in the sea

• Plans to become the boss of the island

• Wants to be Kensuke’s friend and equal

• Will no longer let Kensuke control him

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What is the effect of Michael's yelling and thrashing in the sea?

• Michael's dog runs to Kensuke for help.

• People on a passing Chinese junk ignore him.

• A jellyfish is drawn to the commotion and attacks.

• Michael becomes so exhausted that he passes out.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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What does sparsely mean in the sentence below:

The desert is sparsely populated because it is hard to live in its hot, dry climate.

• usually

• thinly

• easily

• quickly

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What does the word venture mean in the sentence below?

The hikers turned on their flashlights and ventured into the cave.

• entered in spite of risk

• looked inside

• studied from afar

• carefully avoided

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What does permeated mean in the sentence below?

The smell of bread baking permeated the entire house.

• pierced

• invaded

• disappeared from

• spread throughout

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CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word defy mean in the sentence below?

The magician claimed he could defy gravity by making a person float.

• show or expose

• create or produce

• resist or go against

• control or command

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What does Kensuke do to make Michael feel honored?

• He keeps the orangutans away

• He shows Michael his paintings

• He offers Michael a special kimono to wear

• He washes his feet each time he enters the cave