Survival at Sea: A Tale of Resilience and Teamwork

What year did the events described in the story take place?

• 1994

• 1984

• 2004

• 1999

What natural element was making it difficult for the passengers to keep the boat afloat?

• Icy conditions

• Blazing sun

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds

Who remained stern and confident despite the dire circumstances?

• Lito

• Isabel

• Castro

• Señor Castillo

What did Isabel's grandfather do that caused a pause in the bailing efforts?

• He started shouting

• He jumped out of the boat

• He fell asleep

• He stopped to look at something

What was Isabel's father accused of during the argument?

• Stealing money

• Hiding water bottles

• Eating too much food

• Not helping enough

Who built the boat that the passengers were on?

• Luis

• Papi

• Iván

• Señor Castillo

What did Amara suggest to calm everyone down?

• Taking a water break

• Telling a story

• Playing a game

• Singing a song

What desperate measure was suggested to help keep the boat afloat?

• Throwing the engine overboard

• Using clothes to plug leaks

• Passengers taking turns in the water

• Setting a distress signal

What was the main reason for the boat taking on too much water?

• Too much weight

• Ineffective bailing

• A hole in the boat

• Poor construction

What did Isabel think was most important at the moment?

• Cooler heads

• Strong leadership

• More water

• Faster bailing