Quiz: "Ship of Fools" Comprehension and Critical Thinking

What was Abby Sunderland's primary goal in her sailing journey?

• To explore marine ecosystems

• To become the youngest person to sail around the world nonstop and unassisted

• To raise money for ocean conservation

• To break a world record in navigation

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The author's main criticism of Abby's journey is primarily about:

• Her lack of sailing skills

• The cost of the international rescue mission

• The unnecessary risk and parental responsibility

• The media attention she received

Which phrase best describes the author's perspective on Abby's adventure?

• Admiration for her courage

• Complete support of her dream

• Concern about parental oversight

• Indifference to her journey

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

The author suggests that parents should:

• Always support their children's dreams unconditionally

• Help children distinguish between dreams and dangerous fantasies

• Prevent children from taking any risks

• Encourage children to seek media attention

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

What underlying critique does the author make about modern media and achievement?

• Children should never attempt challenging goals

• Media turns risky stunts into opportunities for fame

• Sailing is an inappropriate activity for teenagers

• International rescue missions are unnecessary

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The reference to Jessica Dubroff suggests that:

• All child adventurers are successful

• Some parental ambitions can endanger children

• Children are naturally more skilled than adults

• Media coverage always helps young adventurers

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author view Abby's potential book and reality show?

• As genuine educational opportunities

• As a calculated publicity scheme

• As irrelevant to her sailing experience

• As a potential career breakthrough

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

The phrase "youngest is not necessarily significant" implies that:

• Age is the most important factor in achievements

• Breaking records doesn't equal meaningful accomplishment

• Children are always capable of adult challenges

• Media attention determines success

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What tone does the author use when discussing Abby's adventure?

• Purely celebratory

• Completely dismissive

• Critically concerned

• Neutral and objective

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The author's final statement suggests that Abby is:

• A) A true hero

• B) Extremely skilled

• C) Very fortunate

• D) Completely reckless

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.6