Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

When Turner splashes seawater on Lizzie's face, it most directly contributes to which theme? (p. 181-183)

• the cleansing power of water

• the majestic vastness of the ocean

• the necessity of taking action in emergencies

• the unpredictability of accidents and their outcomes

How does the rhythm of the waves changing to "long swells that came slow and syrupy" affect the mood of the passage? (p. 184)

• it creates a sense of calm and stability

• it highlights the danger of the approaching storm

• it reflects the characters' growing fear

• it signals a turning point in their struggle against the sea

Figurative language: What does the personification of the stars "yawning themselves awake" most likely symbolize in the context of the story? (p. 184)

• it was getting darker at night

• it was getting lighter in the morning

Theme: The challenges faced by Turner and Lizzie at sea most closely relate to which of the following themes?

• coming of age and the loss of innocence

• the power of teamwork in overcoming obstacles

• the battle against what society expects of you

• the need for perseverance in the face of adversity (not giving up despite challenges)

What is the setting of the book?

• present-day Maine

• coastal town in Maine in 1911-12

• Boston, Massachusetts, in 1911-12

• present-day Boston, Massachusetts

True or False:  This novel is historical fiction.

• True 

• False

Authors use symbols in novels.  Clouds/rain were used several times in this book.  What do you think they might represent?

• coming trouble in the plot of the story

• a need to use an umbrella

• Mrs. Cobb's cranky attitude

What is the primary setting of 'Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy'?

• A) A coastal town in Maine in 1911-12

• B) Present-day Boston, Massachusetts

• C) A rural village in England

• D) A bustling city in New York

Which theme is most prominent when Turner and Lizzie face challenges at sea?

• A) The power of teamwork in overcoming obstacles

• B) The necessity of taking action in emergencies

• C) The unpredictability of accidents and their outcomes

• D) The need for perseverance in the face of adversity

How does the author use the rhythm of the waves to affect the mood of the passage?

• A) It creates a sense of calm and stability

• B) It highlights the danger of the approaching storm

• C) It reflects the characters' growing fear

• D) It signals a turning point in their struggle against the sea