Missing Formula

What can the reader infer about Madge?

• Madge works as the captain of a skiff.

• Madge looks for dangerous situations.

• Madge keeps going even when things get tough.

• Made is nosy about what other people are doing.

At the beginning of the story, how are Madge and Anne different?

• Ann is friendly while Madge is grim.

• Anne is private while Madge is social.

• Anne is frightened while Madge is brave.

• Anne is responsible while Madge is reckless.

How does paragraph 15 contribute to the overall structure of the story?

• It explains the plot of the story.

• It provides the climax of the story.

• It describes the main setting of the action in the story.

• It reveals the connection between characters in the story.

How does the picture contribute to the story?

• It establishes the stormy setting of the lake.

• It shows the solution to the characters' problems.

• It provides an image of the characters' introduction.

• It illustrates the difficult situation posed by the time of day.

Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

She had covered little more than half the distance to Stewart Island, when abruptly, she ceased rowing

Which word means the same as ceased as it is used in the sentence?

• began

• considered

• limited

• stopped

Compare and contrast the two characters in the story.

Select the box for each phrase that describes Madge, Anne, or both characters.

AN EXPERIENCED FISHERMAN

• Madge

• Both Characters

• Anne

A PRIVATE PERSON

• Madge

• Both characters

• Anne

AN INEXPERIENCED BOATER

• Madge

• Both Characters

• Anne

LIVES IN A HOUSE ON STEWART ISLAND

• Madge

• Both Characters

• Anne

LIVES IN A LODGE ON LOON LAKE

• Madge

• Both Characters

• Anne