Deep!

In paragraph 2, when the author writes that Mark "retained the presence of mind," the reader can infer that ---

• he is too ill to think clearly

• he is able to keep his wits about him in difficult situations

• he has been poorly trained and not used to being on a ship

• he is highly emotional

Which item below best describes how Grace feels in paragraph 4-7?

• She is excited about the chance to go down in the submersible.

• She has lost confidence in Dr. Watts' judgement.

• She is overcome by fear.

• She has mixed feelings.

Why does Grace feel trapped in paragraph 8-9?

• The dome has just sealed off the submersible.

• She doesn't know where the emergency release button is.

• She can no longer see or hear the crew.

• She feels uncomfortable sitting on a garbage can.

To help her through the experience, throughout the dive Dr. Watts speaks to Grace ---

• gruffly

• calmly

• enthusiastically

• urgently

Which of these sentences shows that Grace has finally begun to relax and feel proud of herself?

• Grace's muscles and nerves tightened as the lights on the sub got brighter.

• Sweat was running down her face despite the cooling system humming away.

• Grace closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around herself, trying to imagine she was somewhere else.

• She took a deep breath, her first since entering the sub more than an hour ago.

Which of these best describes the conflict in this selection?

• A conflict between Dr. Watts and Grace.

• A conflict between people and the ocean.

• A conflict between Mark and Grace.

• An internal conflict within Grace.

In paragraph 1, the word disbelief indicates that Dr. Watts ---

• has trouble believing this could happen

• fully understands the reason this happened

• believes Mark is faking

• doesn't know what to do to help Mark

In paragraph 16, the author uses the word faltered to suggest ---

• clear thinking

• hesitancy

• terror

• laziness

The language in paragraph 22 creates an impression of ---

• darkness and despair

• danger

• ugliness

• great beauty