Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland

Where was Abby Sunderland rescued?

Answer explanation

Abby Sunderland was rescued in the Indian Ocean.

What were 3 reasons this non-fictional event was so controversial?

• Abby was 16

• Abby was alone

• Abby did not have enough experience sailing solo

• It was a dangerous journey

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What do we call a story that arouses argument, dispute, disagreement, or creates a debate?

• controversial

• concept

• corrections

• corruption

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A small open boat carried as a lifeboat on a larger boat

• life preserver

• life boat

• dinghy

• deck

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What was the title of the yacht that Abby was attempting to sail around the world?

• Cat Eyes

• Wild Eyes

• Wise Eyes

• Weird Eyes

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What became of Abby's yacht after she was rescued?

• It was sold

• It will likely sink

• It's lost

• It got towed back

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What happened to the captain of the Ile de la Reunion during the rescue?

• He fell into the water

• He drowned

• He fell into

• He got lost

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What did critics say about Abby's parents

• They were right to let her go

• They were horrible parents

• They treat their kids like adults

• They were irresponsible

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What were the counter arguments made by Abby's parents?

• Abby was an experienced sailor

• Modern parenting has a tendency to be too careful and overprotective

• A certain amount of risky challenge is healthy

• Her brother Zac, who had made the solo journey around the world at the age of 17, becoming the youngest person in the world to do so

What was the title of the Online News Article by Paul Harris?

Answer explanation

The title of the Online News Article by Paul Harris was "Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life."