Seventh Man Reading Questions

1. What is the main idea of "The Seventh Man"?

• A. The importance of friendship
  

• B. The power of fear and guilt
  

• C. The consequences of living in denial
  

• D. The unpredictability of nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the protagonist's life change after the incident with K.?

• He becomes more daring and adventurous

• He becomes withdrawn and isolated

• He becomes obsessed with finding K.

• He becomes a successful writer
  

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the protagonist initially believe caused K.'s death?

• A sudden storm

• A shark attack

• A tsunami

• A tragic accident

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the protagonist confront during his dream?

• His fear of the ocean

• B. His guilt for not saving K.
  

• C. His regret for not warning K.
  

• D. His anger towards nature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author create suspense in the story?

• A. Through the use of vivid descriptions
  

• B. Through the use of flashbacks
  

• C. Through the use of foreshadowing
  

• D. Through the use of dialogue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the protagonist's recurring dream symbolize?

• His desire for redemption
  

• His fear of the unknown

• His longing for the past

• His need for closure

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the title "The Seventh Man"?

• It refers to the protagonist's role in K.'s death

• It symbolizes the protagonist's search for answers

• It represents the seventh survivor of a tragic event

• It foreshadows the appearance of a mysterious figure

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the protagonist's relationship with his father change throughout the story?

• They become closer and more understanding

• They become distant and estranged

• They reconcile their differences

• They maintain a strained but loving relationship

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does the ocean play in the story?

• It serves as a symbol of freedom and escape

• It represents the protagonist's fear and guilt

• It acts as a catalyst for the protagonist's growth

• It embodies the destructive forces of nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the story explore the theme of personal responsibility?

• Through the protagonist's search for redemption
  

• B. Through the protagonist's interactions with other characters
  

• C. Through the protagonist's internal struggle with guilt
  

• D. Through the protagonist's journey of self-discovery

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2