The Great Wide Sea

Which sentence would be the best main idea for section 4?

• The Byron brothers battle the ocean and reach safety.

• The Byron brothers learn to survive, using their skills to adapt to the island.

• The Byron brothers deal with their emotions and look for their father.

• The Byron brothers are finally able to find an island that is safe with lots of people.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

What fear does Gerry overcome while on the island?

• Heights: He climbs up the mountain.

• The dark: They sleep on the beach without any lights

• The water: He learns to swim by jumping in the water to save Ben.

• Fish: He kills a fish for the first time.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

When Dylan doesn't return to the tent, how does Ben feel?

• Angry that he was careless

• Hopeful that he found help

• Worried that something happened to him

• Happy that Dylan is gone

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the main theme of 'The Great Wide Sea'?

• Survival and resilience

• Romantic love

• Technological advancement

• Political intrigue

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which character in 'The Great Wide Sea' is known for their bravery?

• Ben

• Dylan

• Gerry

• Mr. Byron

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Great Wide Sea' to describe the ocean?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In 'The Great Wide Sea', what motivates the characters to keep going despite challenges?

• Hope of rescue

• Desire for wealth

• Fear of punishment

• Search for knowledge

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence best describes the setting of 'The Great Wide Sea'?

• A bustling city with skyscrapers

• A deserted island surrounded by the ocean

• A small village in the mountains

• A futuristic space station

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the relationship between Ben and Dylan in 'The Great Wide Sea'?

• Brothers

• Friends

• Cousins

• Strangers

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How does the author of 'The Great Wide Sea' create suspense in the story?

• By using cliffhangers

• By revealing the ending early

• By focusing on character dialogue

• By describing everyday activities

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