Rogue Wave: Part 2: Ethan Takes the Wheel

1. This question has 2 parts. First Answer Part A. Then Answer Part B.

Part A:

Which sentence BEST describes how the narrator’s/character’s perspective on his day on the water changes in the passage?

• 1. He was upset at first, but then became happier.

• He was excited, but then became confused.

• 1. He really likes Joe, but then realizes Joe’s knowledge about boats is limited.

• 1. He was nervous in the beginning but was calmer once they were out in the ocean. 

Part B:

Which TWO sentences from the passages BEST support the answer to Part A:

• 1. “Yes! I love when Joe lets me take the wheel.”

• 1. “We’re from the midwest, so I’ve boated on lakes before, but I had never even seen an ocean until we got here.”

• 1. “Suddenly I’m on my back and I have no idea why.” 

• 1. “But we checked the weather report and the tidal charts, and everything was fine.” ”

• 1.  “He always quizzes me first, but in the end it’s worth it.”

How does paragraph four contribute to the plot of the story?

• It provides background information about the narrator/main character.

• It explains how the narrator/main character resolves the story's conflict.

• It introduces the setting and main characters.

• It reveals the conflict and builds the climax of the story's action.

Re-read this sentence from Paragraph 2. "I love how the sun glitters like diamonds on the water, and the way the air tastes of salt" What does the phrase like diamonds contribute to the meaning of this passage?

• It adds humor to an otherwise serious story.

• It clarifies the need to wear sunglasses while boating.

• It indicates how expensive it is to own and operate a boat.

• It emphasizes the way the sunlight reflects on the water's surface.

How does paragraph 9 contribute to the plot of the story?

• It explains Joe's knowledge about the ocean as an experienced boater.

• It proves boating to be a very dangerous activity.

• It shows that boating on a lake is the same as boating in the ocean.

• It gives the reader detailed information about the weather and tidal charts.

What does the word dehydrated mean in paragraph 9?

• become dizzy

• to lose water

• to get hotter

• become tired

This question has 2 parts. First Answer Part A. Then Answer Part B. Part A: What is Ethan's mom's perspective about boating?

Part B: Which sentence from the passages BEST support the answer to Part A?