Washed Up! Comprehension

What do we know about the Liu family from the beginning of the story?

• They are going to win!

• The parents are always wanting to get the camera's attention.

• The parents are smarter than the kids.

• The kids don't care if they win.

What do we know about the Walpoles from the beginning of the story?

• They are a family that never argues.

• They don't go on many vacations.

• They are used to everything being done for them.

• There are 4 people in their family.

What does Mr. Garcia do for a living?

• Auto Mechanic

• Doctor

• Salesman

• He was laid off.

What environment were the Lius in to begin the story?

• A mountainous environment within sight of a snow covered volcano

• Swampy mangroves

• The beach

• The zoo

What happens to Mrs. Walpole at the beginning of the story?

• She gets sick because she drinks bad water.

• She falls asleep on the beach.

• She almost drowns in knee deep water.

• She saves the family by finding a boat.

How did the weather change for the Lius?

• It became much colder and windier.

• It warmed up so they could rest better.

• It rained non stop.

• It snowed 4 feet.

Who is the leader in the Liu family?

• Shen

• Mei

• Mom and dad

• The kids

What birthday is Mrs. Walpole having on the island?

• 50th

• her favorite

• her fourtieth

• a happy one

Who argues the most on the island so far?

• Berry Blue and her cameraman

• The Garcias

• Shen and Mei

• The Walpoles

What's a big challenge the others have that the Garcias don't?

• more people to feed

• no food

• the weather

• dark nights