Rogue wave

Which sentence best describes why paragraphs 1 and 3 are important to the plot?

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    They tell about large waves at sea.

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    They establish the story’s setting.

• They foreshadow events to come.

• They suggest the dangers of sailing.

The word navigation comes from the Latin word agere, meaning “drive or lead.” This information helps the reader understand that navigation in paragraph 7 most closely means the act of —

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• being at sea

• guiding a course at sea

• taking a long voyage

• powering a ship

How is suspense created in the selection?

• The setting of the selection is far out to sea.

• The giant wave flips over the boat early in the selection.

• The two characters each wonder how the other is doing.

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    The fishing boat rescues the two characters from the derelict.

Which quote from the selection takes place during the climax of the selection?

• • It was almost unbearable to know she was alive and he was unable to do anything for her. (paragraph 44)

• • The Red Rooster’s captain, Mark Stevens, asked, “What happened?” (paragraph 66)

• • The Red Rooster ’s captain, Mark Stevens, asked, “What happened?” (paragraph 66)

• • Treading water beside the hull, she sucked in fresh air and finally called out, “Sully . . .” (paragraph 62)

What can the reader infer about how Sully feels from the details in paragraphs 22–25?

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    He is angry about the mistakes he has made.

• He is doubtful that he can contact Scoot.

  
  

• He is worried because he let her go below.

  
  

• He is unsure of how to get into the cabin.

  
  

Select the two reasons that Sully continually repeats the word skylight.

• He hopes that Scoot will eventually hear him.

  
  

• He is constantly thinking about what Scoot is doing.

  
  

• He is desperate for ways to help Scoot escape.

  
  

• He is trying to keep his mind occupied with something else.

  
  

Based on the selection, select the two things that can be inferred about Scoot.

• She is a problem solver.

• She is tolerant.

  
  

• She is fair.

  
  

• She is determined.

  
  

• What can the reader infer Scoot is feeling in paragraphs 60–62 during her last moments in the boat? Support your answer with evidence from the story.

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• the reader can infer that Scoot is likely feeling determined and desperate to survive. Even though she is trapped, she continues to search for a way out and doesn’t give up

• Scoot is giving up

• He is trying to keep his mind occupied with something else.

  
  

• The Red Rooster’s captain, Mark Stevens, asked, “What happened?” (paragraph 66)