Kensuke's Kingdom

Think back to the story "Kensuke's Kingdom" to answer the following questions. Michael and Stella came to the island because they...

• fell overboard from a boat and washed up onto the beach

• were dropped off on the beach by sailors on a Chinese ship

• were lost at sea and came to the island when they saw a beacon

• swam to the island because Michael wanted to see the orangutans

After spending some time with Kensuke in his cave, Michael is surprised by...

• how neat and tidy everything is.

• how dark and damp the cave is.

• what a creative cook Kensuke is.

• how delicious the smoked fish is.

Michael crosses Kensuke's line in the sand to show that he...

• is not afraid of the dangers of the sea.

• plans to become the boss of the island.

• wants to be Kensuke's friend and equal.

• will no longer let Kensuke control him.

What is the effect of Michael's yelling and thrasing in the sea?

• Michael's dog runs to Kensuke for help.

• People on a passing ship ignore him.

• A jellyfish is drawn to the commotion and attacks.

• Michael becomes so exhausted that he passes out.

Based on the events in the story, Kensuke had been preventing Michael from going into the sea because he wanted to keep Michael from...

• having fun

• getting hurt

• catching fish

• getting away

What happens after Michael's fingers first move after the attack?

• Kensuke shows Michael a painting.

• The orangutans peer inside a cave.

• Stella sticks her cold nose into Michael's ear.

• Kensuke smiles at Michael for the first time.

What does Kensuke do to make Michael feel honored?

• He keeps the orangutans away.

• He shows Michael his paintings.

• He offers Michael a special kimono to wear.

• He washes Michael's feet each time he enters the cave.

What is the main reason Michael and his family set sail on their journey in 'Kensuke's Kingdom'?

• A) To find a new home

• B) To escape from pirates

• C) To travel around the world

• D) To visit relatives in Japan

In 'Kensuke's Kingdom', what does Kensuke use to communicate with Michael when they first meet?

• A) A series of hand signals

• B) A few words of broken English

• C) Drawings in the sand

• D) Writing on a piece of paper

How does Michael first discover Kensuke's presence on the island in 'Kensuke's Kingdom'?

• A) By finding footprints in the sand

• B) By hearing him sing

• C) By seeing smoke from a fire

• D) By stumbling upon his cave