Comprehension
Vocabulary
Point of View/ Characterization
Random
Final Jeopardy
100
During the climax, what is Mako doing at the island?
What is gathering fruit? Bonus....What two types of fruit was Mako gathering?
100
What is the meaning of the word tense.... A.) strained B.) resourceful C.)relaxed D.) happy
What is A?
100
The third-person narrator reveals that when Mako first sees Tupa, Mako becomes..... A.) scared B.) angry C.) excited D.) speechless
What is D, speechless?
100
Phosphorescent light means.....
What is glows in the dark?
100
This is the name of the King of the people of Bora, Bora.
Who is King Opu?
200
What is a detail from the story that predicts where Mako will aim his spear?
What is Mako practices spearing the eyeholes on the reef?
200
Pursuit is a verb that means....
What is to follow or chase?
200
Third person point of view reveals something that Mako might not tell us about himself. What is revealed through the author's details in the following lines? Mako had been born on the very edge of the sea, and most of his waking hours were spent in the waters of the lagoon, which was nearly enclosed by two outstretched arms of the island. He had made a harpoon that was straight as an arrow and a canoe, hallowing it out of a tree.
What is resourceful?
200
This was the kind of mats that the people of Bora, Bora slept on.
What is pandanus?
300
Mako practices each and everday with his spear. Why? Use a detail from the story for your answer.
What is so he is prepared for Tupa when they meet?
300
If I am restless, then I wouldn't be able to....
What is sleep?
300
“Mako shivered. He brushed back the hair from his damp forehead. Then he squared his shoulders and said, “I shall slay Tupa and win the king’s reward!” He rose to his knees, his slim body tense, his eyes flashing in the firelight.” What emotion is Mako feeling at this time? a. excited b. cocky or full of himself c. scared d. revenge
What is D, revenge?
300
Grandfather celebrated Mako's slaying of Tupa by.....
What is creating a new song dedicated to Mako? Bonus....Tell me the lyrics that the author described....
400
Who actually told Mako about his father?
What is his grandfather?
400
How was Mako vulnerable in the canoe?
What is no protection, and on Tupa's turf so vulnerable to his surroundings?
400
Read the following exerpt from lines of the story. Make sure to take into account what is happening in the story. “Come, Afa,” he called, gulping the last mouthful. “We’re going on an expedition.” He picked up his long-bladed knife and seized his spear. A minute later, he dashed across the white sand, where his canoe was drawn up beyond the water’s reach. What emotion is Mako feeling at this time? (RL.6.3) a. adventurous b. impatient c. lazy d. angry
What is A, adventurous?
400
Swiftly the boy seized his spear and bracing himself, stood upright and threw it with all his might. What is a synonym or another word with a similar meaning to seized?
What is grabbed?
500
This is the name of the island that Mako and Afa live on?
What is Bora, Bora?
500
Mako aimed for the backside of the Tupa, or his _________________ side.
What is dorsal?
500
At the end of the story Mako returns with Tupa slain. Using one word, how would you describe his actions? A.) boastful or cocky B.) modest or not boastful C.) Talkative D.) satisfied
What is D, satisfied?
500
Afa is an all white dog except for what?
What is a black spot over each eye?
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