Rogue Wave Revision

Choose which sentence best describes why paragraphs 1 and 3 are important to the plot?

• They tell about large waves at sea.

•    They describe the climax of the story.

• They foreshadow events to come.

• a)    They suggest the dangers of sailing.

Based on paragraph 4&6, we can infer that Sully

• plans to sail around the world one day.

• is not a very skilled sailor for his age.

•     is a skilled sailor for his age.

•     wants to stop sailing.

What are the two main settings in the story

•    The galley and the ocean.

•     The beach and the deck of the boat.

• The beach and the ocean.

• a)    The galley and sully’s house.

Which of the following represents how Sully and Scoot overcame the first obstacle after the crash?

• Sully could hear Scoot knocking

•   Scoot could hear Sully shouting.

• Scoot found a flashlight.

•    Sully could open the door for Scoot.

  The word navigation comes from the Latin word agere, meaning “drive or lead.” This information helps the reader understand that navigation most closely means the act of —

•   being at sea.

• guiding a course at sea.

•     taking a long voyage.

•    powering a ship.

1.    (10) Scoot was hurled upward, legs and arms flying, her head striking the after galley bulkhead and then the companionway steps and the interior deck, which was now the ceiling. She instantly blacked out.

 

Based on paragraph 10, The author most likely includes Scoot’s unconscious situation in order to —

• focus on the actions of Sully

• highlight her lack of action

•    create tension and uncertainty.

• emphasize her inexperience

Which word best describes Sully's feelings while he was diving repeatedly, trying to free Scoot?

•     Confused

•    Resentful

•   Confident

•    Frustrated

Based on paragraph 14& 15, What gave Sully hope that Scoot could survive for some time in the cabin?

•   The Sea Dog was heavy and sturdy.

• There was at least a three-foot air pocket.

•     The hatch doors were still closed.

• a)    There was enough room to stand and walk around.

  A short story is a fictional story that often includes:

•    One or more characters.

•   Provide a setting.

• Develops a plot.

•    All the above

1.    Most stories recount a series of events known as a plot. Most plots must have stages which work together to create suspense and excitement. Choose the correct option for the plot elements.

• a)    Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

• a)    rising action, climax, falling action.

• a)    climax, falling action.

• a)    None of the above