Old Tom at the beach DR 2

What was getting hot?

• The sun

• The sand

• The water

• Old Tom’s head

Who did Old Tom pass while floating out to sea?

• A pirate

• A whale

• A mermaid

• Both B and C

What disappeared from Old Tom?

• His hat

• His shoes

• His pants

• His shirt

Who hoisted Old Tom above the waves?

• Angela

• The whale

• The mermaid

• Percy the Pirate

Why did Old Tom decide to test the water?

• The sand was hot

• Angela told him to

• He saw a whale

• He was looking for his pants

What might Old Tom feel when he noticed his pants had disappeared?

• Hungry

• Embarrassed

• Excited

• Sleepy

Why is it likely that Percy the Pirate asked, ‘What have we here’?

• He recognized Old Tom

• He found something unusual

• He was looking for treasure

• He wanted to make friends

What does the phrase ‘adrift in an angry sea’ suggest about the sea’s condition?

• The sea was calm

• The sea was rough

• The sea was friendly

• The sea was dry

What might the author be trying to show about Old Tom’s character through this story?

• Old Tom is adventurous and carefree

• Old Tom is careful and cautious

• Old Tom is afraid of water

• Old Tom is a pirate

How does the interaction with Percy the Pirate contribute to the story’s humor?

• It shows Old Tom getting angry

• It introduces a new character in a funny situation

• It makes the sea look calm

• It ends the story on a serious note