2015 Year 3 NAPLAN- The storm

In the first paragraph, Jack is

• holding onto the side of the boat

• lying on the bottom of the boat

• huddled at the back of the boat

• sitting at the front of the boat

What effect did the cold have on Jack?

• his hands lost all sensation

• he shivered uncontrollably

• it made it hard for him to breathe

• it took away his strength

According to the text, what particularly frightens Jack?

• being unable to see the shore

• being knocked out of the boat

• being unable to find his oars

• being blown off course by wild winds

... towering mountains... (paragraph 1)

The writer uses this phrase to emphasise the

• depth of the sea

• remoteness of the location

• size of the waves

• absence of other boats

It was more like a deep rumble (paragraph 3)

In this quotation, it refers to the sound of the

• crashing waves

• powerful wind gusts

• people nearby

• creaking of a boat

Which of these describe the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 3 in this text?

• presents a turning point/ resolves a complication

• presents a complication/ describes new characters

• presents a turning point/ introduces a new complication

• presents a complication/ sets up a turning point

Which word has the same meaning as eerie in the text? (paragraph 9)

• unnatural

• annoying

• total

• terrifying

... he might even live to tell this strange tale. (paragraph 3)

What does this quotation suggest about Jack's thinking?

• Jack is now sure his story will end well

• Jack thinks his situation may be improving

• Jack has started composing his story in his mind

• Jack knows no one will believe what he has been through