Ghost of the Lagoon Questions

All the sentences below support your answer in Part A except;

• “He had made a canoe, hollowing it out of a tree.” (lines 12-13)

• “All his strength was behind that thrust.” (line 202)

• “He was very clever with his hands: he had made a harpoon that was as straight as an arrow and tipped with five pointed iron spears.” (lines 10-12)

• “So he set about making a net out of palm leaves to carry the oranges.” (lines 172-173)

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which sentence best supports the answer in Part A?

• “Mako’s eyes came to rest upon his spear—the spear that he had made with his own hands…” (line 112-120)

• “The three fisherman in it were never seen again.” (lines 48-49)

• “Here Tupa—the real Tupa—ghost of the lagoon!” (lines 206-207)

• “Then, murmuring a silent prayer to the shark god, he threw his spear for the last time.” (line 253-254)

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main theme of 'Ghost of the Lagoon'?

• Courage and bravery

• Friendship and loyalty

• Love and sacrifice

• Betrayal and revenge

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Who is the protagonist in 'Ghost of the Lagoon'?

• Mako

• Tupa

• Afa

• Mako's father

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does Mako use to defeat the ghost in the lagoon?

• A spear

• A net

• A harpoon

• A knife

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Ghost of the Lagoon'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What motivates Mako to confront the ghost in the lagoon?

• To protect his village

• To prove his bravery

• To avenge his father's death

• To win a reward

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In 'Ghost of the Lagoon', what does the lagoon symbolize?

• Danger and mystery

• Peace and tranquility

• Wealth and prosperity

• Isolation and loneliness

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the setting of 'Ghost of the Lagoon'?

• A small island village

• A bustling city

• A dense forest

• A desert oasis

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Mako prepare for his encounter with the ghost?

• By crafting a special spear

• By gathering a group of warriors

• By praying to the gods

• By setting a trap

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10