Understanding 'Red Kayak' Characters and Themes

In chapter one of 'Red Kayak' by Priscilla Cummings, Brady reflects on his past actions and their consequences, questioning his role in a tragic event. He describes his life crabbing by the river and the guilt he feels, receiving advice from his family. Despite his struggles, he finds peace and solace in nature, particularly by the river, where he contemplates the beauty and deceptive calmness of the water.

Who is the author of the book 'Red Kayak'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Priscilla Cummings

• Ernest Hemingway

• Mark Twain

What does the protagonist wonder about his actions?

• If he should have moved to a new town

• If he should have called out a warning

• If he should have gone fishing

• If he should have studied harder

What is the protagonist's main activity related to crabbing?

• Teaching others how to crab

• Cooking crabs for dinner

• Baiting and pulling in crab pots

• Selling crabs at the market

What does the protagonist think is wrong with the boat engine?

• It has air in the lines

• It needs a new propeller

• It is completely broken

• It needs a new battery

What advice does the protagonist's father give him?

• To move to a new place

• To keep looking forward

• To sell the crab pots

• To fix the boat

Who is the protagonist's cousin and what is his profession?

• Carl, a paramedic

• Carl, a mechanic

• Carl, a fisherman

• Carl, a teacher

What does the protagonist's cousin suggest he should do?

• Move to a new town

• Fix the boat

• Talk about his feelings

• Go back to school

What does the protagonist do after school to reflect?

• Goes fishing

• Walks down to the river

• Visits his friends

• Reads a book

Who is Tilly?

• The protagonist's dog

• The protagonist's teacher

• The protagonist's sister

• The protagonist's friend

What natural phenomenon does the protagonist marvel at by the river?

• The sound of birds

• The colorful flowers

• The shimmering water

• The tall trees