Deep Water

What did the author do when his feet touched the bottom again?

• he drowned

• he swam under water

• he made a leap

• he remained there

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is the main theme of the story 'Deep Water'?

• Overcoming fear

• Friendship

• Adventure

• Mystery

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who is the author of 'Deep Water'?

• William Wordsworth

• Robert Frost

• Douglas Malloch

• William Douglas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In 'Deep Water', what is the author's initial reaction to water?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Indifference

• Curiosity

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Deep Water'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What lesson does the author learn in 'Deep Water'?

• The importance of friendship

• The value of perseverance

• The thrill of adventure

• The mystery of the ocean

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which event in 'Deep Water' triggers the author's fear of water?

• A near-drowning experience

• A shark attack

• A storm at sea

• A swimming competition

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What does the author do to overcome his fear in 'Deep Water'?

• Avoids water

• Learns to swim

• Seeks therapy

• Goes on a boat trip

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the setting of the story 'Deep Water'?

• A beach

• A swimming pool

• A river

• A lake

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author describe the sensation of drowning in 'Deep Water'?

• Peaceful

• Terrifying

• Exciting

• Confusing

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2