WorksheetsSally Wind
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 32mins
The Sally Wind was once a ship that belonged to the Royal Navy? TRUE or False
True
False
How does this text help you infer that Captain Markham was the single worst captain in the world?
By having him seek revenge for 20 years
By giving him only one eye
By explaining he stole a Naval Ship
By describing him as a pirate that "killed first, asked questions never..."
After reading part one, how can you infer that this story takes place a long time ago in the past? (Choose the best answer)
The family called the weather service to see how big the tempest was going to be
The Goodbody family consisted of 7 members, two adults and five children
Mr. Goodbody and his sons set up sandbags around his doorstep in case of a flood
The family finishes their preparation by lighting lanterns before dusk to prepare for the storm.
Which of the following phrases shows personification?
the town was as quiet as a mouse
he had been pressed into service
he looked a bit like an angel-golden and serene
the ship watched with lazy eyes
Why does Captain Markham simply tap on the Goodbody house instead of knocking down the door or having his pirates go in and take the family out by force?
Because the pirates are tired and need a break
Because he doesn't want to wake the neighbors
Because despite Captain Markham being an evil pirate, his mother taught him good manners
Because he is complete control of the situation and wants to make John Goodbody know that the day he feared had finally come.
What was John Goodbody's "one hope for redemption" in part 4 after he opens the door?
his apology to Captain Markham
his son Tristan
his mercantile
the map that he had stolen 20 years ago
Why does the author use the simile "a night as black as the bottom of the ocean" to describe the night that Captain Markham arrives to seek revenge on John Goodbody?
To let the reader know that the pirate captain came from the sea
To let the reader know where this story is taking place: the middle of the ocean
To suggest to the reader that they should pursue more reading about underwater creatures
To make a comparison between this ominous night and the dark and frightening part of the ocean
In part 4, we learn that the captain tapped upon the door of Goodbody's mercantile . What is a mercantile?
A place where they sell tile for floors
A place where they keep livestock like pigs and hens
A place where they wash clothes
A general store where you find many products for purchase
How do we know for sure that Tristan Goodbody is not a pirate?
The story tells us he wasn't good at stealing
The story tells us he never fit in with the Sally Wind crew
The story tells us that Captian Markham realized he made a huge mistake
The story tells us that Tristan took the Sally Wind to be refitted as a British Naval ship after Captain Markham died of influenza
According to the story, at what time does the Sally Wind weigh anchor at Port Whistle ready to begin its surprise attack?
2 p.m.
at eleven bells
12 a.m. (midnight)
at two bells
What does the personification to take a bow under a pirate's flag probably mean?
The flag was saying hello
The Sally Wind was forced to become a pirate ship
Captain Markham was very evil especially to the flags
The pirate's flag was nowhere to be seen
