7th Grade Rouge Wave

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

• They tell about large waves at sea.

• They establish the story's setting.

• They foreshadow events to come.

• They suggest the dangers of sailing.

The word navigation comes from the Latin word agere, meaning 'drive or lead.' This information helps the reader understand that navigation in paragraph 7 most closely means the act of -

• being at sea

• guiding a course at sea

• taking a long voyage

• powering a ship

The word submerging comes from the Latin word mergere, meaning 'to plunge.' This information helps the reader understand that submerging in paragraph 9 means that part of the boat is -

• rolling into the sea

• sliding through the water

• tumbling over a wave

• sinking in the water

Which quote from the selection takes place during the climax of the selection?

• It was almost unbearable to know she was alive and he was unable to do anything for her. (paragraph 44)

• He wished she would tap again to let him know she was still alive. (paragraph 57)

• Treading water beside the hull, she sucked in fresh air and finally called out, 'Sully . . .' (paragraph 62)

• The Red Rooster's captain, Mark Stevens, asked, 'What happened?' (paragraph 66)

How is suspense created in the selection?

• The setting of the selection is far out to sea.

• The giant wave flips over the boat early in the selection.

• The two characters each wonder how the other is doing.

• The fishing boat rescues the two characters from the derelict.

The author most likely includes Scoot's blackout in order to -

• focus on the actions of Sully

• highlight her lack of action

• create tension and uncertainty

• emphasize her inexperience

Read the sentences from paragraph 13. She was still inside. Maneuvering his body, he pulled on the handles. Which sentence best combines these two sentences with a coordinating conjunction?

• She was still inside, or he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.

• She was still inside, so he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.

• She was still inside, for he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.

• She was still inside, because he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.

What is the meaning of the word 'submerging'?

• To completely cover or immerse something in a liquid or to go underwater.

• To bury something underground or to float on the surface of water.

• To expose something to air or to stay above water.

• To partially cover or immerse something in a liquid or to go underwater.

What does the word 'navigation' mean?

• Process of planning and controlling movement

• The process of designing a website

• The act of traveling by boat

• The study of celestial bodies

Why are paragraphs 1 and 3 important to the plot?

• They introduce the main characters.

• They describe the setting in detail.

• They provide crucial information or events that advance the story.

• They provide background information about the author.