Rogue Wave Comprehension Questions

Which sentence best describes why paragraphs 1 and 3 are important to the plot?

• They tell about large waves at sea.

• They establish the story's setting.

• They foreshadow events to come.

• They suggest the dangers of sailing.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The word navigation comes from the Latin word agere, meaning “drive or lead.” This helps the reader understand that navigation in paragraph 7 most closely means —

• being at sea

• guiding a course at sea

• taking a long voyage

• powering a ship

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word submerging comes from the Latin word mergere, meaning “to plunge.” This helps the reader understand that submerging in paragraph 9 means —

• A. rolling into the sea

• B. sliding through the water

• C. tumbling over a wave

• D. sinking in the water

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which quote from the selection takes place during the climax?

• “It was almost unbearable to know she was alive…” (para. 44)

• “He wished she would tap again…” (para. 57)

• “Treading water beside the hull…” (para. 62)

• “The Red Rooster’s captain…” (para. 66)

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How is suspense created in the selection?

• The setting is far out to sea.

• The wave flips the boat early on.

• The characters wonder about each other.

• A fishing boat rescues them.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The author most likely includes Scoot’s blackout in order to —

• focus on Sully’s actions

• highlight her inaction

• create tension and uncertainty

• emphasize her inexperience

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What can the reader infer about Sully in paragraphs 22–25?

• He is angry about mistakes.

• He's worried but determined to contact Scoot.

• He worries he let her go below.

• He is unsure how to get inside.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence best combines these two: 'She was still inside. He pulled on the handles.'?

• A. She was still inside, or he pulled…

• B. She was still inside, so he pulled…

• C. She was still inside, for he pulled…

• D. She was still inside, because he pulled…

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Why does Sully repeat 'skylight'?

• He hopes Scoot will hear him.

• He thinks about her actions.

• He’s desperate to help.

• He wants to distract himself.

• He wants to stay calm.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can be inferred about Scoot?

• She is a problem solver.

• She is tolerant.

• She is fair.

• She is determined.

• She is a leader.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3