Comprehension
Where are both Scoot and Sully in the beginning of the story?
Scoot in the galley, Sully on the deck steering
what is the setting of the story?
the pacific ocean on a boat, before sunset.
What inference can you make about Sully's abilities as a sailor?
Sully had sailed the Old Sea Dog many times already and been around boats most of his life. People with this level of experience at something are usually experts.
What is the name of the boat Sully and Scoot are sailing on, and what was the name of the boat that saved them?
the Old Sea Dog is the boat they are sailing on; The Red Rooster was the name of the boat that saved them.
What is the external (first initial) conflict?
a sudden appearance of a rogue wave.
How does the nonfiction information in lines 17-30 add to the conflict of the story and build suspense for readers?
Provides details about the dangers of rogue waves and then leads towards the possibility to Scoot and Sully's protentional danger.
Scoot is in total darkness, so she cant see where things are. She finally realizes where she is trapped is upside down, which makes her disoriented. Finally when she tries to open the entry doors she cant.
What part of the plot diagram is this?
the rising action
What is the added danger to Scoot's situation when she blacked out?
The water is becoming toxic. Oil is dripping into it, and the battery acid could leak acid.
What gave Sully hope that Scoot could survive for some time in the cabin? What gave Scoot hope that she would survive?
Sully hoped Scoot would survive because there was at least a three-foot air pocket. Scoot had hope she would survive when she heard her brother pounding.
A fishing boat out of San Diego bound south to fish for wahoo and tuna off the Revilla Gigeda Islands, came within a hundred yards of the upside down sailboat and stopped to pick up its two chattering survivors
What is the resolution?
"He'd teased her a lot about being pint-sized, and she teased back."
What inference can you make about the relationship between Scoot and Sully?
This shows that they have a brother sister relationship that is positive and meaningful.
- Good
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To submerge something is to....
Cover it with water.
What is the Climax of the story?
When Scoot managed to free herself out of the galley.
What inference can you make about Scoot's personality when she first woke up and realized she had to hep herself by herself?
Scoot is feeling scared or fearful, but does not give up. This shows that she is determined, resilient, and brave as a character.