Ghost of the Lagoon Questions

What is the climax of the story?

• Tupa kills Mako's father

• Mako and Afa go to the island to get bananas

• Mako wins 30 acres of land and a new canoe

• Mako kills Tupa with his harpoon

What is the "ghost" of the lagoon?

• Afa

• Mako

• Tupa, a shark

• Bora Bora

Which statement best communicates a possible theme statement for “Ghost of the Lagoon?”

• True friends stay with you through difficult times.

• Perseverance pays off.

• Don’t judge a book by its cover.

• Trust your instincts.

Which sentence from the story best supports your answer to Part A?

• “‘Your father,’ he explained gently, ‘was one of the three fishermen in the canoe that Tupa destroyed.’” (lines 69-70)

• “This morning, as he paddled past it, he shook his fist and called, ‘Ho, Mister Typa! Just wait till I get my bananas. When I come back, I’ll make short work of you!’” (lines 141-143)

• “Mako knew how clever sharks could be, and he was taking no chances.” (lines 246-247)

• “’It’s Tupa – ghost of the lagoon,’ he heard them shout. ‘Mako has killed him!’” (lines 269-270)

Which statement best communicates a possible theme statement for “Ghost of the Lagoon?”

• True friends stay with you through difficult times.

• Perseverance pays off.

• Don’t judge a book by its cover.

• Trust your instincts.

Which sentence from the story best supports your answer to Part A?

• ‘Your father,’ he explained gently, ‘was one of the three fishermen in the canoe that Tupa destroyed.’ (lines 69-70)

• ‘This morning, as he paddled past it, he shook his fist and called, ‘Ho, Mister Typa! Just wait till I get my bananas. When I come back, I’ll make short work of you!’ (lines 141-143)

• ‘Mako knew how clever sharks could be, and he was taking no chances.’ (lines 246-247)

• ‘It’s Tupa – ghost of the lagoon,’ he heard them shout. ‘Mako has killed him!’ (lines 269-270)

What is the main conflict in “Ghost of the Lagoon”?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

What literary device is primarily used in the description of Tupa in “Ghost of the Lagoon”?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which character trait best describes Mako in “Ghost of the Lagoon”?

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Indifferent

• Selfish

What motivates Mako to confront Tupa in “Ghost of the Lagoon”?

• Revenge for his father

• Desire for adventure

• Need to protect his village

• Curiosity about the lagoon