Rogue Wave Comprehension Questions
Authored by Frederick Houston
English
7th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best describes why paragraphs 1 and 3 are important to the plot?
They tell about large waves at sea.
They establish the story's setting.
They foreshadow events to come.
They suggest the dangers of sailing.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word navigation comes from the Latin word agere, meaning “drive or lead.” This helps the reader understand that navigation in paragraph 7 most closely means —
being at sea
guiding a course at sea
taking a long voyage
powering a ship
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word submerging comes from the Latin word mergere, meaning “to plunge.” This helps the reader understand that submerging in paragraph 9 means —
A. rolling into the sea
B. sliding through the water
C. tumbling over a wave
D. sinking in the water
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which quote from the selection takes place during the climax?
“It was almost unbearable to know she was alive…” (para. 44)
“He wished she would tap again…” (para. 57)
“Treading water beside the hull…” (para. 62)
“The Red Rooster’s captain…” (para. 66)
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is suspense created in the selection?
The setting is far out to sea.
The wave flips the boat early on.
The characters wonder about each other.
A fishing boat rescues them.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author most likely includes Scoot’s blackout in order to —
focus on Sully’s actions
highlight her inaction
create tension and uncertainty
emphasize her inexperience
Tags
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can the reader infer about Sully in paragraphs 22–25?
He is angry about mistakes.
He's worried but determined to contact Scoot.
He worries he let her go below.
He is unsure how to get inside.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
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