Sand Castle Review

What is the main theme of "The Sand Castle"?

• A day at the beach in a future world

• A family picnic in the mountains

• A journey through a forest

• A visit to a historical monument

What has caused a day at the beach to become potentially deadly?

• Pollution in the water

• Depletion of the ozone layer

• Dangerous sea creatures

• High tides

What does Masha/Mrs. Pavloff use to protect herself from the sun?

• A sun hat

• Sunscreen

• Protective sun goggles

• An umbrella

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

• Cooled down

• Burned with extreme heat

• Covered in water

• Made invisible

Why did Masha's father dive into the chilly water?

• To catch fish

• To show off his swimming skills

• Because he believed it was good for his health

• To retrieve a lost item

What did Masha enjoy about the sea as a child?

• Its warmth

• Its light

• Its waves

• Its coldness

What did Masha and her father do to decorate the sand castle?

• They used seashells, feathers, and seaweed.

• They used sand, water, and sticks.

• They used stones, leaves and flowers

• They used fish bones and rocks.

What did the scientists say about the sun and global problem?

• The sun would only get hotter

• The global problem would begin to get better

• The sun would disappear

• They would never see a change

What does the word "unprotected" mean?

• Not kept safe from harm

• Covered with protection

• Hidden from view

• Kept safe from harm

What does the word "cumbersome" mean?

• Easy to carry or wear

• Light and comfortable

• Difficult to carry or wear because of bulk or heaviness

• Small and convenient