What was the setting at the beginning of the story "Storm Warriors"?
on the shore during a storm
100
When the child in the story was clinging tightly to the narrator's neck, how was he feeling?
frightened
200
What does secured mean?
held tightly
200
What does it mean to interrupt?
to break into or stop something
200
What did the narrator think about the surfmen when they walked into the "deadly, churning mix of wind and sea".
That the surfmen are in serious danger
200
When Nathan remembered the words from the medical books, how did he begin to feel because of that?
He began to feel useful in his role as a surfman's helper.
300
What does the word squalling mean?
crying loudly
300
What does the word describe mean?
to tell what something looks, sounds, feels, smells, or feels like
300
What does it mean when a story is written in the first person point of view?
When someone is telling you his or her own story.
300
Which quotation shows another character encouraging Nathan:
A. "They've lost their footing!"
B. "You did study well, Nathan."
C. Ain't he young to be a doctor?"
D. Take over my place with the ropes."
B
400
What does the word critical mean?
vital or important
400
Which one of these could you answer?
telecast
telephone
telescope
television
telephone
400
If this story would have been told from the point of view of one of the experienced surfmen, how do you think the events of the story might seem different? (Think about how they would feel vs. how the narrator felt during the events in the story.)
The events would seem less overwhelming because the surfmen had more experience than the narrator.
400
What do you know about Mrs. Gardiner and the captain?
They have a special relationship.
500
What does demolished mean?
destroyed
500
What does it mean to erupt?
explode or overflow
For example - a volcano
500
What did the ship's crew believe about women and children?
They believed that women and children should be saved first.
500
After you finish reading the passage, what can you conclude about Nathan's future career?