Text Events
Country that denies Josef entry
Cuba
This word means something extremely large and powerful.
A. Curt
B. Leviathan
C. Respite
D. Limbo
B. Leviathan
The ship is described as a “leviathan.” This comparison shows the ship is:
A. Small and weak
B. Extremely large and powerful
C. Fast and quiet
D. Broken
B. Extremely large and powerful
Boat symbolizes this
hope
Storm Isabel faces
Hurricane/Cyclone
This word means a short period of relief from something difficult.
A. Respite
B. Gutted
C. Curt
D. Fraught
A. Respite
During the storm, words like “roaring,” “crashing,” and “howling” create this mood:
A. Calm
B. Joyful
C. Tense and dangerous
D. Boring
C. Tense and dangerous
water symbolizes this
danger
Sea Mahmoud crosses
Mediterranean Sea
This word describes someone speaking in a rude or abrupt way.
A. Lenient
B. Curt
C. Ethereal
D. Ominous
B. Curt
When waves are described as if they are attacking or acting like living things, this is:
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Flashback
C. Personification
All of the characters' journeys symbolize this
freedom/safety
Why can't Isabel's ship dock in the Bahamas?
Denied Entry
This word means a state of uncertainty or being stuck.
A. Fraught
B. Limbo
C. Beholden
D. Squalid
B. Limbo
Why does Gratz use strong, intense word choices during dangerous scenes?
A. To help the reader feel the danger and tension
B. To make the story shorter
C. To confuse the reader
D. To describe the setting only
A. To help the reader feel the danger and tension
A beacon symbolizes this
hope/guidance
What is the small boat used by Mahmoud and his family?
Dinghy
This word describes someone who is emotionally devastated.
A. Waning
B. Gutted
C. Pedestal
D. Omen
B. Gutted
How does figurative language affect the reader during storm or danger scenes?
A. It makes the story harder to understand
B. It helps the reader visualize and feel the experience
C. It removes emotion
D. It slows the story down
B. It helps the reader visualize and feel the experience
What is the theme of all of the stories?
Survival