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

B. She was still inside, so he pulled…

A. She was still inside, or he pulled…

C. She was still inside, for he pulled…

D. She was still inside, because he pulled…

How does the setting contribute to suspense?

The story takes place far out at sea.

Which structural choice most adds tension in the story?

Alternating perspectives of Scoot and Sully

Flashbacks about Sully’s past

What theme is reinforced through Scoot’s escape?

Determination can lead to survival.

Which evidence best shows Scoot’s resourcefulness?

She used a spoon she found to unscrew the bolts of the skylight frame.

She yelled Sully’s name several times.

She waited silently, hoping help would come.

She kicked the skylight with all her strength.

Which detail from the beginning of the story helps establish the setting?

The Sea Dog is traveling along the Pacific coast near Baja, California.

Sully calls for Scoot after the boat flips.

Sully thinks he sees a rescue boat.

What evidence best reveals Scoot’s bravery?

She dives multiple times to reach the skylight.

What is the author’s likely purpose in including realistic boat terms?

To add authenticity and realism

What does the author reveal about Sully and Scoot in the exposition?

They are siblings who enjoy sailing and adventure.

They are experienced deep-sea divers.

They are crew members on a commercial fishing boat.

They are strangers who met on the dock.

What event ends the exposition and begins the rising action of the story?

A rogue wave suddenly strikes the Sea Dog.

Scoot climbs out through the skylight.

Sully explains how he got the boat.

The Red Rooster arrives to rescue them.

What problem is introduced when Scoot doesn’t respond to Sully’s calls?

She may be unconscious or unable to hear him.

Sully is unsure what direction to steer the boat.

Why is Scoot’s blackout an important part of the rising action?

It adds tension and makes her escape less certain.

It helps Sully figure out how to break into the boat.

It shows her weakness in a crisis.

It signals that the climax is over.

Which event in the falling action best shows how the story's tension begins to decrease after Scoot escapes the cabin?

Scoot reunites with Sully in the water and they stay close together.

Scoot panics and swims away from the boat.

Sully tries to fix the engine to get the boat moving again.

Scoot returns below deck to check for other survivors.

During the falling action, what does Sully’s emotional response to Scoot’s survival suggest about the resolution of their relationship?

He is overwhelmed with relief and comforted by her presence.

He avoids her because he feels guilty.

He demands answers about how she escaped.

He acts indifferent, focusing only on their rescue.

How does the author use the falling action to prepare readers for the story’s resolution?

The siblings’ physical safety is confirmed as they wait calmly to be rescued.

Scoot begins a new journey across the ocean alone.

A new storm begins to form in the distance.

The characters plan their next sailing trip.

Which moment best represents the resolution of Rogue Wave ?

The Red Rooster’s captain rescues Scoot and Sully.

Scoot fights to reach the skylight.

Sully tries to turn the boat upright.

Scoot gets trapped underwater again.

What lesson can be learned from the characters' experiences in "Rogue Wave"?

Perseverance and teamwork can help overcome even the most difficult challenges.

Always trust technology over human instinct.

Never go out to sea without proper training.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the author's use of dialogue in revealing character traits.

The dialogue is used to show the characters' emotions and decision-making processes.

The dialogue is minimal and does not reveal much about the characters.

The dialogue focuses mainly on technical details.

The dialogue is used to describe the setting.

Using textual evidence, explain how the author builds tension during the rogue wave incident.

By detailing the characters' thoughts and actions in the face of danger

By describing the calm sea before the wave hits

By focusing on the technical aspects of the boat

By including flashbacks to the characters' past experiences

What does the author most likely want the reader to take away from the resolution?

Courage and quick thinking can help overcome challenges.

The ocean is dangerous and should be avoided.

Young people should always follow adult supervision.

Older siblings always know best.

Which moment is part of the rising action?

Scoot realizes the cabin is upside down and tries to get out.

Sully jumps in the water and swims away.

The Red Rooster sees the overturned boat.

The siblings rest on the hull of the boat.

How does the author use the setting to enhance the story's theme?

By showing the isolation and danger of being at sea

By describing the beauty of the ocean

By focusing on the technological aspects of the boat

By including scenes from the characters' hometown

Identify the main theme of "Rogue Wave" by Theodore Taylor.

The value of teamwork and perseverance

Rogue Wave Comprehension Questions

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

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 —

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

Which quote from the selection takes place during the climax?

How is suspense created in the selection?

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

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

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

Why does Sully repeat 'skylight'?

What can be inferred about Scoot?

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