Kensuke's Kingdom

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• Michael built a fire to get off the island, yet Kensuke stomped the fire out.

• The oragatans are Kensuke's friends.

• After Michael built the fire, Kensuke destroyed the fire piece by piece.

• As Michael was building the fire

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• Michael built a fire to get off the island, yet Kensuke stomped the fire out.

• The oragatans are Kensuke's friends.

• After Michael built the fire, Kensuke destroyed the fire piece by piece.

• As Michael was building the fire

Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?

• Michael built a fire to get off the island, yet Kensuke stomped the fire out.

• The oragatans are Kensuke's friends.

• After Michael built the fire, Kensuke destroyed the fire piece by piece.

• As Michael was building the fire

Which of the following is an example of a independent clause?

• Michael built a fire to get off the island, yet Kensuke stomped the fire out.

• The oragatans are Kensuke's friends.

• After Michael built the fire, Kensuke destroyed the fire piece by piece.

• As Michael was building the fire

Michael crosses Kensuke’s line in the sand to show that he-

• Is not afraid of the dangers in the sea

• Plans to become the boss of the island

• Wants to be Kensuke’s friend and equal

• Will no longer let Kensuke control him

Why is it hard for Michael to light a fire when he sees a junk sailing by?

• He has never used a fireglass to start a fire before

• His cache of dry leaves and twigs has gotten damp

• His hands are trembling with excitement and exhaustion

• He is distracted because he fears Kensuke might catch him

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

• When Michael spotted the ship

• The oragatans are Kensuke's friends.

• After Michael built the fire, Kensuke destroyed the fire piece by piece.

• As the junk was sailing away, Michael built a fire to signal for help, yet Kensuke angrily stomped the embryo fire out.

What happens just after Michael sees the boat?

• Kensuke stamps out the beacon fire

• Michael runs down the beach yelling

• Michael dashes to the top of Watch Hill

• Kensuke tells Michael not to go in the sea

What is the effect of Michael's yelling and thrashing in the sea?

• Michael's dog runs to Kensuke for help.

• People on a passing Chinese junk ignore him.

• A jellyfish is drawn to the commotion and attacks.

• Michael becomes so exhausted that he passes out.

What does Kensuke do to make Michael feel honored?

• He keeps the orangutans away

• He shows Michael his paintings

• He offers Michael a special kimono to wear

• He washes his feet each time he enters the cave