Narrative Perspective Quiz

Who is the narrator of this story?

• Ethan

• A third-person narrator

• Joe

• The author

What point of view is used in this passage?

• First-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person

What does the narrator do when Ethan shows signs of dehydration?

• Asks Ethan to stay calm and wait for help

• Gives Ethan water and tries to keep him cool

• Lights a flare immediately to signal for help

• Lets Ethan rest while he fixes the motor

What does the narrator mean when he says, “I realize I said the wrong thing” in paragraph 3?

• He is worried he upset Ethan by mentioning the Coast Guard.

• He thinks Ethan is too tired to help with the motor.

• He believes the Coast Guard might not arrive on time.

• He regrets not working harder to fix the motor earlier.

Why does the narrator mention blue crabs on the boardwalk in paragraph 9?

• To give Ethan something to look forward to

• To explain why they went on the trip

• To make a plan for when they get rescued

• To distract himself from feeling hungry

What is the narrator’s reaction when he hears the motor in the distance?

• He immediately grabs the flare to signal the boat.

• He starts shouting for help alongside Ethan.

• He continues fixing the motor quietly.

• He waits to see if the boat will come closer.

How does the narrator show leadership throughout the passage?

• By keeping Ethan calm, hydrated, and hopeful

• By fixing the motor and sailing back on his own

• By deciding to abandon the boat when no help comes

• By ignoring his fears and waiting silently for rescue