Lady Wilma Story Comprehension Questions

How did Praiseworthy and Jack finally catch the thief on the Lady Wilma?

• They set a trap with a gold nugget.

• They dusted Good Luck the pig with coal and checked who had clean hands.

• They asked everyone to empty their pockets.

• They waited for the thief to confess.

Why did the Lady Wilma run low on coal during the journey?

• The crew used it for cooking.

• The ship traveled faster than expected.

• The captain wanted to win the race and used extra coal.

• The coal was stolen by pirates.

What did the judge lose that started the search for the thief?

• His gold watch

• His pocket handkerchief

• His spectacles

• His boots

What did Jack and Praiseworthy do during the storm at Cape Horn?

• Slept in their cabin

• Helped the crew and tried to stay safe

• Ate in the galley

• Played cards

What was the main reason the Lady Wilma was racing the Sea Raven?

• To see who could catch the most fish

• To win a bet and prove their ship was faster

• To reach California before winter

• To rescue another ship

What was the weather like as the Lady Wilma rounded Cape Horn?

• Calm and sunny

• Hot and dry

• Stormy and freezing

• Foggy and cool

What did the crew use to keep warm near Tierra del Fuego?

• Extra blankets

• Fires on deck

• Hot soup

Why did the Lady Wilma not stop for more coal like the Sea Raven did?

• They had plenty of coal

• They wanted to win the race

• The captain forgot

• They were lost

Why did Praiseworthy's plan to catch the thief work so well?

• It was simple and involved everyone

• It used a clever trick with the coal dust

• It scared the thief into confessing

• It relied on luck

What does the rivalry between the Lady Wilma and the Sea Raven show about Captain Swain?

• He is careless

• He is competitive and determined

• He is afraid of storms

• He likes to travel slowly