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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is an Exposition in a story?
The ending
The most exciting part
The beginning/intro
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of Navigation?
go below the surface of an area of water
the process of accurately planning and following a route
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of Submerge?
accurately planning and following a route
descend below the surface of an area of water.
- 4. Multiple Choice
For which reason does Sully continually repeat the word skylight?
tries to keep his mind occupied on something else
he continues to think about what Scoot is doing
he is desperate for ways to help Scoot escape
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which characteristic best identifies this selection as an adventure story?
A natural surrounding drives the action.
The characters are in a realistic situation.
The characters each face a specific danger
An ocean voyage is a main plot element.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The author most likely included Scoot’s blackout in order to...
focus on the actions of Sully
create tension and uncertainty
highlight her lack of action
emphasize her inexperience
- 7. Multiple Choice
How does the setting affect each character’s behavior?
It makes them unsure of where they are located.
It makes them unaware of the other person’s condition
It forces them to seek ways of helping each other
It leaves them helpless to change their situation.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes why the setting is important in the story?
It determines the actions each character takes.
It serves as metaphor for the unknown.
It is a place that is unfamiliar to the characters.
It helps develop the traits of each character
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why is it important that the author describes rogue waves in the beginning?
To foreshadow events to come
To establish the story’s setting.
To suggest the dangers of sailing.
To tell about large waves at sea.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Based on the story, what can be inferred about Scoot?
She is determined.
She gives up easily
She dislikes new experiences.
She depends a lot on others.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the climax of this story?
The boat flipping over
The kids getting rescued
Scoot escaping from the galley
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the Falling Action of this story
Scoot escaping from the galley
The boat sinking
The boat flipping over
The kids getting rescued
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the resolution of this story?
The kids getting rescued
The boat sinking
Scoot escaping from the galley
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of the climax of a story?
The turning point of the story
The beginning
The end
The middle with some action
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of a resolution of a story?
The ending
The beginning
The turning point/most exciting
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why does the author use so much repetition in this story?
Because it makes a good story
To build suspense
He thought it was important
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is a conflict?
The exciting part of a story
The success of the characters
The problem the characters face
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is "Scoot's" real name?
Sullivan
Atkins
Melissa
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is Sully's real name?
Atkins
Sully
Sullivan
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is telepathy?
Telling the future
Mind communication/reading
Being very good at math
- 21. Multiple Choice
How do Sully and Scoot use telepathy in the story?
Sully conveys a message with his mind to Scoot about the skylight
Sully helps Scoot escape by breaking the door down
Scoot realizes she needs to escape on her own
- 22. Multiple Choice
Why is Melissa nicknamed "Scoot"?
She scoots around a lot
She was a fast crawling baby
Her dad just thought of it
- 23. Multiple Choice
How does Scoot escape?
Breaking the door down
With help from Sully
Through the skylight of the boat
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is a rogue wave?
A wave that surfers look for to ride
A wave caused by an earthquake
An unknown, deadly, and unpredictable wave
- 25. Multiple Choice
What kind of boat were Sully and Scoot on?
A sail boat
A row boat
A motorized boat
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