The Raft Quiz #1

“Come to think of it, everything I did, I did with someone. Even on Midway, when I was alone, people were never far away.” For what purpose does the author include this insight about Robie?

• Robie does not like contact with other people.

• Robie is not used to being alone.

• Robie needs to be surrounded by people.

• Robie needs to be protected.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

How will Robie’s time spent on Midway help her?

• She knows what it is like to experience hunger.

• She understands what it is like to live without internet service.

• She understands the hardships of living on an island.

• She knows a lot about ocean fish and seabirds.

What is significant about the incident with the homeless man attacking Robie?

• It illustrates that Robie should not be left alone.

• It demonstrates how young and innocent Robie is compared to others.

• It shows cruelty to people.

• It conveys Robie's ability to think quickly in order to survive.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.W.6.9A

The mishaps at the airport included all of the following except-

• Robie is weighed too quickly.

• Suzanne was not at the airport.

• The manifest is not properly filled out.

• There is a new co-pilot.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

How does the mood of the story shift between chapters 1 and 2?

• Robie's self-confidence increases after she is forced to find food for herself.

• Robie's excitement changes after the reality of being alone sets in for her.

• Robie's demeanor changes from dread to exhilaration.

• Robie's enthusiasm of being deserted increases with each day.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

What important information does AJ’s comment, “For someone who lives on an island, you are the most ocean-aversive person I’ve ever met,” to Robie convey?

• AJ believes Robie has been isolated too long.

• Robie does not know how wonderful the ocean can be for someone.

• It foreshadows the events that will take place.

• AJ doesn't care for Robie.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.4

The author builds suspense by all of the following except-

• Robie's phone call home goes unanswered.

• Robie is unable to fall asleep.

• Robie spends the night watching the clock.

• Robie receives an email from her father.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Why is it important to not load the G-I more than 3,800 lbs?

• It was too small to carry more.

• That's the limit to fly with one motor out.

• The pilots didn't want to unload more.

• There weren't enough bins on board.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

What is the author's purpose in writing The Raft?

• To explain

• To entertain

• To explain

• To inform

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Why did Robie get on the plane back to Midway when she did?

• She missed her family.

• She was meeting friends on Midway Island.

• Her vacation was over.

• She was scared to be in the apartment alone.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3