Characters
Who is the main character introduced at the beginning of the story?
Luke Haggerty
What is the name of the ship?
The Phoenix
Why does Luke get sent to the program?
A gun is found in his school locker, and he says a friend put it there.
What is the bathroom called on a ship?
The head
What does Luke have to learn when he boards the ship?
The ship's rules and unfamiliar nautical vocabulary
What are the names of the brother and sister who frequently argue?
Will and Lyssa Greenfield
Where is the ship docked when Luke first boards?
Guam
Why are Will and Lyssa sent away together?
Their fighting has become so serious that they both end up in the hospital.
What is a ship's kitchen called?
The galley
What do Will and Lyssa's arguments reveal about their relationship?
They have a strained relationship and struggle to get along.
Which teenager is the son of a famous movie star?
J. J. Lane
Who is the captain of the Phoenix?
Captain James Cascadden
What reckless act gets J. J. into trouble?
He crashes his father's Harley through an art gallery window.
What is a sleeping room on a ship called?
A cabin
What does Luke's adjustment to ship life suggest?
He must adapt to an unfamiliar environment.
Which teenager is especially interested in computers and technology?
Ian Sikorsky
Who is the captain's first mate?
Mr. Radford
What kind of pressure does Charla experience?
Pressure to succeed in athletics and meet her father's expectations.
What is a bed or sleeping place aboard a ship called?
A berth
How does J. J.'s behavior create conflict?
His reckless actions and disregard for authority can cause problems.
Which teenager faces pressure from her father about athletics?
Charla Swann
What is the name of the program sending the teenagers on the trip?
Charting a New Course (CNC)
What is one goal of the sailing program?
To encourage better behavior, cooperation, and teamwork.
What are the interior walls or partitions of a ship called?
Bulkheads
How could the teenagers' differences affect the group?
Their conflicts may make teamwork and trust difficult.