Test on Shipwrecked

What is the name of the main character in Shipwrecked?

• Manjiro

• Hiroshi

• Yoshi

• Taro

Where does Manjiro live before the shipwreck?

• Tokyo

• Okinawa

• A small fishing village in Japan

• Edo

How does Manjiro end up shipwrecked?

• He is caught in a storm while fishing

• He is kidnapped by pirates

• He falls overboard on a merchant ship

• He is taken prisoner during a war

Which country rescues Manjiro and his crew?

• China

• United States

• Japan

• England

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What does Manjiro learn to do in America?

• Read and write English

• Fish in deep seas

• Build ships

Who becomes a mentor to Manjiro in America?

• Captain Whitfield

• Mr. Smith

• Mr. Stevenson

• Professor Allen

What occupation does Manjiro pursue in America?

• A sailor

• A fisherman

• A teacher

• A farmer

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CCSS.RI.8.1

How does Manjiro contribute to society upon returning to Japan?

• He becomes a translator

• He teaches about Western culture and technology

• He opens a trade route to the U.S.

• He invents new fishing techniques

What is one cultural difference Manjiro notices between Japan and America?

• American food is very similar to Japanese food

• Japanese people use cars for travel

• Americans are more individualistic and open to strangers

• American weather is warmer

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CCSS.RI.8.3

Which skill does Manjiro’s fishing village consider essential?

• Reading

• Sewing