WorksheetsThe Reef Comp Check
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which sentence best describes the setting?
The reef is frightening and ominously lit up.
The reef is beautiful with a calm surface.
The reef is beautiful but full of surprises.
The reef is dangerous with rough waves everywhere.
What is the old man and young boy’s goal?
to move to the lagoon for good
to fish for dinner among the reef wildlife
to build a better boat with items from the reef
to dive for valuable items to sell
What do we learn about the grandfather and the reef?
The grandfather loves the reef and so has kept it secret a long time.
The grandfather hates the reef because it paralyzed him.
The reef makes the grandfather sad because his son died there.
The grandfather trusts the reef because it brings good fortune.
Which of the following best describes how the boy reacts to finding the sponge?
He is very cautious when he takes it.
He is careless in his rush to get the sponge.
He sadly leaves it when his grandfather warns of danger.
He questions the sponge's value.
What happens to the boy?
He follows his grandfather’s warning, leaves the sponge behind and doesn’t get eaten by the fish.
He follows his grandfather’s warning, but falls to the same fate as his father and is killed by the shark.
He ignores his grandfather, gets the sponge and narrowly escapes the shark.
His grandfather saves his life from the shark, unlike his father’s fate.
What does the grandfather most likely think of the boy after his first dive?
The boy was foolish to ignore his grandfather’s warning and could have died.
The boy was lucky to find the rare sponge and should quit while he’s ahead.
The boy should not continue to dive with his injured hand for he’s likely to hurt himself more.
The boy was very brave to risk a shark attack for the valuable sponge.
What happens after the eel grabs the boy?
He escapes by relaxing completely.
He escapes by struggling and fighting fiercely.
He strikes the eel with his spear when it moves to bite.
He sacrifices the valuable shell to distract the eel.
What does the boy want to do after surviving the eel?
He wants to dive again but gives up hope to escape the white squid.
He wants to go home but his grandfather convinces him to dive once more.
He wants to dive again but decides not to try his luck after surviving the squid attack.
He wants to dive again but decides not to after his grandfather convinces him not to test fate.
Which of the following best describes a theme of the text?
Death lurks everywhere but it can be easily avoided if one is careful.
If one takes more than is necessary, nature will strike back.
People should fear, rather than respect, the ocean.
First-hand experience is more valuable than age or wisdom.
