The Raft | POEM

Mart and I built a raft to explore the river, imagining ourselves as river rovers. However, during our adventure, the raft capsized, trapping Mart underwater. Despite my efforts, I couldn't lift the raft, but Tony, Mart's brother, managed to rescue him. After the incident, our parents decided that rafting was too dangerous.

What materials did Mart and the narrator use to construct their raft?

• Plastic bottles and tape

• Thick branches and rope

• Metal sheets and screws

• Wooden planks and nails

What was the initial plan for the raft once it was built?

• To explore the river

• To use it for fishing

• To sell it

• To race with other rafts

What happened to Mart when the raft flipped over?

• He climbed back onto the raft

• He was trapped underwater

• He swam to the shore

• He called for help immediately

Who ultimately helped Mart get out from under the raft?

• A passerby

• Tony, Mart's brother

• The narrator

• Mart's father

What decision did the parents make after the rafting incident?

• To allow supervised rafting

• To build a stronger raft

• To ban rafting altogether

• To teach the boys swimming