Boating Safety Quiz

For how many summers has the narrator been working at the marina at Bowers Beach Boat and Sail in Delaware?

• Three summers

• Four summers

• Five summers

• Six summers

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the name of the boat that the narrator has learned everything about boats from?

• Rogue Wave

• Sunny Sally

• Reliable Sally

• Bowers Beach

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does the word 'reliable' mean as used in the text?

• Capable of doing a job

• Trusted to do a job

• New to a job

• Unfit for a job

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What must boaters always bring with them according to the narrator?

• Food and life jackets

• Water and life jackets

• Food and water

• Food, water, and life jackets

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What position should the motor and the propeller be in before starting the boat's motor?

• In the Off position

• In the On position

• In neutral

• In gear

What does Ethan declare when a boat comes toward them?

• "I know this one, Joe. When vessels approach each other head-on, both keep to their port, or left, side."

• "I know this one, Joe. When vessels approach each other head-on, both keep to their starboard, or right, side."

• "I know this one, Joe. When vessels approach each other head-on, one keeps to port and the other to starboard."

• "I don't know this one, Joe. What should we do when vessels approach each other head-on?"

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Joe decide to offer Ethan the wheel to drive the boat?

• Because Ethan is the new kid he hired

• Because Ethan answered the last questions correctly about tide and current

• Because Ethan reminded him of himself when he was younger

• Because Ethan didn't know anything about boats

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What happened to the boat when Ethan and the narrator were heading out onto the open ocean?

• The boat sailed smoothly without any issues.

• A wall of water rushed over the boat.

• The boat's motor stopped working.

• They caught a lot of fish.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does the word "murky" mean as used in the text?

• Clear and transparent

• Dark and foggy

• Shallow and safe

• Bright and shiny

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What did the narrator do after the wave hit the boat?

• They immediately started the motor.

• They took a moment to enjoy the calm.

• They grabbed for the nearest solid object.

• They helped Ethan catch fish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3