WorksheetsWe are not afraid to die if we all can be together
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did the author decide to go for a round-the-world voyage?
to duplicate the voyage made 200 years ago by Captain James Cook
to see the world
to settle down in different country
to show his children the world through ship
What was the occupation of the author?
Businessman
Sailor
Teacher
None of the above
What was the name of the ship of the author?
Amazon
Wavewalker
Waveship
Sailorship
What part of the journey was pleasant for them?
First leg – from England to Cape town
Last part of the journey
First few months
Never
What were the names of the two crewmen whom the author hired?
Shelly and Cabil
Larry Vigil and Herb Seigler
Herb Seigler and Shelly Cooper
Larry Vigil and Adam Moore
Why did the author hire the two crewmen?
to take rest from long the voyage
to help tackle one of the world’s roughest seas, the southern Indian Ocean
because he could no longer sail the ship
he wanted to spend some time with his family
When did the waves start getting gigantic?
December 25
January 2
November 30
December 31
What did they do to slow down the boat in the storm?
Stopped sailing
dropped the storm jib and lashed a heavy mooring rope
just dropped the storm jib
did nothing and waited for storm to calm down
What was the first indication of disaster?
around 6 pm when winds dropped and sky grew darker
next morning when the ship started creaking
when it started raining
when winds were strong
What happened after the first indication of the disaster?
a wave appeared vertical and almost twice the height of other waves
it broke the ship from inside
the ship turned upside down
it didn’t affect the ship
How did the explosion affect the ship?
A torrent of green and white water broke over the ship
the ship started sinking
the ship turned upside down
None of the above
Why did the author accept his approaching death?
Pirates had attacked the ship
because he was injured by the explosion
he was thrown in the sea
he was stabbed
What did the author see when his head popped out of the water?
the ship was sinking
the ship was nowhere to be seen
the ship was near capsizing, her masts almost horizontal
it was still standing
What happened to the author’s body when he managed to reach the deck?
his head smashed again
his left ribs cracked;mouth filled with blood and broken teeth
he broke his leg
his broke his left hand
Who said, “We’re sinking!” ?
His crewmen
Mary
His daughter
His son
What was the condition of the ship?
Broken timbers, starboard side bulged inwards; clothes, crockery, charts, tins and toys sloshed
There personal belongings were missing
water filled in every room and their clothes were missing
Can’t say
What had happened to Sue when the author entered their room to check on them?
her head hurt as there was a bump
She was unconscious
her legs hurt
she was fine
What was the age of Suzanne and Jonathan?
8 & 9 years old
7 & 6 years old
10 & 7 years old
4 years & 6 years
How did the author manage to stretch the canvas?
by repairing the holes
by asking crewmen for help
it happened on its own
the problem got over as the storm had passed
From where did the ship sail for the voyage?
America
Mexico
Germany
Plymouth, England
