Stranded: Reading Comprehension

Where does our story take place?

• Iceland

• Finland

• Maryland

• England

What was the name of the grandfather (main character) of our author ?

• Jacob

• Aevar

• Guy

• Milkshake

What was the author's grandfather's job when he was younger?

• A doctor

• A fisherman

• A scientist, explorer, photographer and adventurer

• A grandpa

What news did the grandfather hear that made him excited?

• That he won the lottery

• That he was going to be a grandpa

• There was a sale on lima beans

• There was an active volcano

How did Aevar and his friend get to the volcanic island?

• By a taxi cab

• By a fisherman's boat

• On a plane

• On the Metro

When it was time for Aevar and his friend to go home, what happened?

• The fisherman's boat never came back to get them.

• They decided to stay longer because they were having such a good time.

• The government said that they couldn't come back home.

• A monster grabbed them and kept them in a cave.

What supplies did they have when the boat did not arrive?

• a Phone and some granola

• A small rubber raft and some heavy winter coats

• Juice and a chocolate bar

• Thor's hammer and a lucky four leaf clover

The nights became super cold. How did the grandfather (Aevar) and his friend not freeze to death?

• Slept near the volcano

• They went to the store on the island and bought coats.

• They ate spicy chili peppers

• They dug a hole and slept in the warm dirt.

When Aevar awoke he was relieved they had not been melted by the heat of the volcano. However, something he had in his pocket was. What object was it?

• His favorite watch

• A picture of his wife

• His stuffed animal fluffy

• His glasses

Aevar and his friend had to spend another night on the volcanic island without any food. They were tired and hungry. What wish did Aevar make?

• He wished for a lunchable.

• He wished to leave the island

• He wished for a big bowl of hot soup

• He wished for a large pizza