WorksheetsRogue Wave Assessment
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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1.
Why are paragraph 1 and 3 important to the story's plot?
a)
They tell about large waves at sea.
b)
They establish the story's setting.
c)
They foreshadow events to come.
d)
They suggest the dangers of sailing.
2.
The word navigation comes from the Latin word agere, meaning, "drive or lead." This information helps the reader understand that navigation in paragraph 7 most closely means the act of -
a)
being at sea
b)
guiding a course at sea
c)
taking a long voyage
d)
powering a ship
3.
The word submerging comes from the Latin word mergere, meaning, "to plunge." This information helps the reader understand that submerging in paragraph 9 means that part of the boat is -
a)
rolling into the sea
b)
sliding through the water
c)
tumbling over a wave
d)
sinking in the water
4.
Which sentence is part of the climax of the story?
a)
It was almost unbearable to know she was alive and he was unable to do anything for her. (paragraph 44)
b)
He wished she would tap again to let him know she was still alive. (paragraph 57)
c)
Treading water beside the hull, she sucked in fresh air and finally called out, "Sully..." (paragraph 62)
d)
The Red Roosters' captain, Mark Stevens, asked, "What happened?" (paragraph 66)
5.
How is suspense created in the story?
a)
The setting of the selection is far out to sea.
b)
The giant wave flips over the boat early in the selection.
c)
The two characters each wonder how the other is doing.
d)
The fishing boat rescues the two characters from the derelict.
6.
The author most likely includes Scoot's blackout in order to -
a)
focus on the actions of Sully
b)
highlight her lack of action
c)
create tension and uncertainity
d)
emphasize her inexperience
7.
What can the reader infer about how Sully feels from the details in paragraphs 22 - 25?
a)
He is angry about the mistakes he has made.
b)
He is doubtful that he can contact Scoot.
c)
He is worried because he let her go below.
d)
He is unsure of how to get into the cabin.
8.
Read the sentences from paragraph 13.
She was still inside. Maneuvering his body, he pulled on the handles.
Which sentence best combines these two sentences with a coordinating conjunction?
a)
She was still inside, or he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.
b)
She was still inside so he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.
c)
She was still inside, for he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.
d)
She was still inside, because he maneuvered his body and pulled on the handles.
9.
For which two reasons does Sully continually repeat the word skylight?
a)
He hopes that Scoot will eventually hear him.
b)
He is constantly thinking about what Scoot is doing.
c)
He is desperate for ways to help Scoot excape.
d)
He is trying to keep his mind occupied with something else.
e)
He wants to find a way to stay calm and think clearly.
10.
Based on the details of the story, what two things can be inferred about Scoot?
a)
She is a problem solver.
b)
She is tolerant
c)
She is fair.
d)
She is determined.
e)
She is a leader.
11.
When Scoot discovers that Sully is still alive, how does that affect her attitude?
a)
She becomes angry that he is not with her.
b)
She becomes confident that she will be saved.
c)
She becomes frightened that she will not survive.
d)
She becomes happy that he has escaped.
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