Ship Breaker Quiz

Who is the main character in the novel Ship Breaker?

• Sailor

• Captain

• Shipwrecker

• Nailer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the name of the ship breaker crew that Nailer belongs to?

Describe the personality traits of Nailer in the novel.

• Resourceful, resilient, determined

• Lazy, unmotivated, indecisive

• Timid, fearful, easily discouraged

• Impulsive, reckless, careless

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main conflict in the plot of Ship Breaker?

• Finding treasure

• Building a new ship

• Forming a friendship

• Survival and escape

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Where does the story of Ship Breaker take place?

• China

• United States

• India

• Australia

What is the significance of the 'Lucky Strike' oil clipper in the story?

• It represents the protagonist's journey to find fortune and success in the oil industry.

• It symbolizes the protagonist's love for sailing and adventure.

• It is a representation of the protagonist's struggle to overcome obstacles in the oil industry.

• It signifies the protagonist's desire for fame and recognition in the oil industry.

Describe the dystopian world portrayed in Ship Breaker.

• The dystopian world portrayed in Ship Breaker is one of advanced technology, prosperity, and environmental sustainability.

• The dystopian world portrayed in Ship Breaker is one of peace, equality, and abundance.

• The dystopian world portrayed in Ship Breaker is one of harmony, justice, and ecological balance.

• The dystopian world portrayed in Ship Breaker is one of extreme poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation caused by climate change.

What is the role of Pima in the novel Ship Breaker?

• Pima is the antagonist who constantly tries to hinder Nailer's progress.

• Pima is Nailer's loyal friend who helps him in his journey.

• Pima is a minor character who only appears in a few scenes.

• Pima is the love interest of Nailer.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the term 'ship breaker' in the novel?

• It refers to the process of dismantling old ships for scrap metal and other valuable materials.

• It represents the protagonist's journey to find fortune and success in the shipbuilding industry.

• It symbolizes the protagonist's love for sailing and adventure.

• It signifies the protagonist's desire for fame and recognition in the shipbuilding industry.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary occupation of the people living in the coastal region in Ship Breaker?

• Fishing

• Ship breaking

• Trading

• Agriculture