Abby Sunderland Source #1 Quiz

Who was the teenage sailor attempting a solo round-the-world voyage?

• Abby Sunderland

• Jessica Watson

• Laura Dekker

• Tania Aebi

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Where was Abby Sunderland rescued?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What was the name of Abby Sunderland's yacht?

• Wild Eyes

• Sea Spirit

• Ocean Dream

• Wave Rider

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Which countries were involved in the search and rescue operation?

• Australia, America, and France

• Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• India, China, and Japan

• UK, Germany, and Italy

What did critics say about Sunderland's journey?

• It was a well-planned voyage

• It was a responsible decision

• It was potentially irresponsible for the parents

• It was a safe journey

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Who is Paul Harris?

• A world sailing champion

• The author of the article

• A commentator on the Los Angeles Times

• Sunderland's father

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How did the Sunderland family defend their decision?

• By saying Abby was inexperienced

• By criticizing modern parenting advice

• By agreeing with the critics

• By saying it was a mistake

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What comparison did Laurence Sunderland make to defend his decision?

• Comparing sailing to flying

• Comparing teenagers driving cars

• Comparing sailing to swimming

• Comparing teenagers playing sports

Objective means...

• to give your opinion

• to stick to the facts

• to find a piece of evidence

• to read aloud

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The central idea is...

• the author's opinion

• the only point

• the most important idea about a topic that a writer presents

• the concluding statement

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