Rogue 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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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)

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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 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.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

For which two reasons does Sully continually repeat the word skylight?

• He hopes that Scoot will eventually hear him.

• He is constantly thinking about what Scoot is doing

• He is desperate for way to help Scoot escape

• He is trying to keep his mind occupied with something else

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Based on the selection, what two things can be inferred about Scoot?

• She is a problem solver.

• She is tolerant.

• She is fair.

• She is determined.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

When Scoot discovers that Sully is still alive, how does that affect her attitude?

• She becomes angry that he is not with her.

• She becomes confident that she will be saved.

• She becomes frightened that she will not survive.

• She becomes happy that he has escaped.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3