Great Horn Spoon Ch 5-6

Why would Captain Swain think about taking the dangerous route called the Strait of Magellan?

• because he did not know of any captain that had tried it before

• because he wanted to test his skills as a captain

• because Praiseworthy told him it would be a shorter route

How long did the storms and bad weather last?

• 16 days

• 37 months

• 37 days

How did the Lady Wilma get ahead of the Sea Raven?

• The Sea Raven had a rip in her sail.

• Captain Swain took a shorter route.

• The Sea Raven ran atop a coral reef.

How did Praiseworthy know Captain Swain took a shorter route?

• Captain Swain told him when no one else was around.

• Praiseworthy figured it out when he saw they were ahead of the Sea Raven.

• Praiseworthy figured it out when Jack announced he did not see the fires.

Why did Captain Swain not tell his passengers he was taking the shorter route?

• Captain Swain knew his passengers would be scared and upset with him.

• Captain Swain wanted to surprise them and get them to California faster.

• Praiseworthy paid the captain not to tell so Jack would not be scared.

Why were the grape cuttings drying up?

• because the Frenchman watered them with salt water

• because the fresh water on the ship was rationed only for drinking

• because the winter season on the boat was too cold for them

How was the Frenchman’s problem solved?

• The captain allowed him to get enough water to keep his plants alive.

• Mr. Jones sold him his spoiled potatoes to keep his plants moist.

• The Sea Raven shared their water with them.