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WorksheetsKensuke's Kingdom
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
What does the word 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 rigid mean in the sentence below?
The cartilage that shapes a person's ear is not as rigid as bone.
Thin
Stiff
White
Smooth
What does the word venture mean in the sentence below?
The hikers turned on their flashlights and ventured into the cave.
Entered in spited of risk
Looked inside
Studied from afar
Carefully avoided
What does the word 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
Go against or challenge
Control or command
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
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.
Based on the events in the story, Kensuke probably forbids Michael from going into the sea because he wants to keep Michael from--
having fun
getting hurt
catching fish
getting away
What happens when Michael's fingers first move after the attack?
Kensuke shows Michael a painting.
The orangutans peer inside the cave.
Stella sticks her cold nose into Michael's ear.
Kensuke smiles at Michael for the first time.
After spending some time with Kensuke in his cave, Michael is surprised by--
how neat and tidy everything is
how dark and dingy the cave is
what a creative cook Kensuke is
how delicious the smoked fish is
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.
What is one positive effect of the jellyfish attack?
Michael learns how to paint shells.
Michael and Stella are finally rescued.
Kensuke learns how to make signal fires.
Michael and Kensuke come to have a trustworthy friendship.
