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WorksheetsKensuke's Kingdom
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Michael and Stella came to the island because they-
Fell overboard from a boat and washed up onto the beach
Were dropped off on the beach by sailors on a Chinese Junk
Were lost at sea and came to the island when they saw a beacon
Swam to the island because Michael wanted to see the orangutans
What happens just after Michael sees the boat?
Kensuke stamps out the beacon fire
Michael runs down the beach yelling
Michael dashes to the top of Watch Hill
Kensuke tells Michael not to go in the sea
Why is it hard for Michael to light a fire when he sees a junk sailing by?
He has never used a fireglass to start a fire before
His cache of dry leaves and twigs has gotten damp
His hands are trembling with excitement and exhaustion
He is distracted because he fears Kensuke might catch him
Michael crosses Kensuke’s line in the sand to show that he-
Is not afraid of the dangers in the sea
Plans to become the boss of the island
Wants to be Kensuke’s friend and equal
Will no longer let Kensuke control him
What is the effect of Michael's yelling and thrashing in the sea?
Michael's dog runs to Kensuke for help.
People on a passing Chinese junk ignore him.
A jellyfish is drawn to the commotion and attacks.
Michael becomes so exhausted that he passes out.
What does sparsely mean in the sentence below:
The desert is sparsely populated because it is hard to live in its hot, dry climate.
usually
thinly
easily
quickly
What does the word venture mean in the sentence below?
The hikers turned on their flashlights and ventured into the cave.
entered in spite of risk
looked inside
studied from afar
carefully avoided
What does permeated mean in the sentence below?
The smell of bread baking permeated the entire house.
pierced
invaded
disappeared from
spread throughout
What does the word defy mean in the sentence below?
The magician claimed he could defy gravity by making a person float.
show or expose
create or produce
resist or go against
control or command
What does Kensuke do to make Michael feel honored?
He keeps the orangutans away
He shows Michael his paintings
He offers Michael a special kimono to wear
He washes his feet each time he enters the cave
