Before the Storm
After the Storm
Island Problems
More Island Problems
The Kids
100

Why are the children on a sailing trip with their uncle?

They needed time to bond with each other while their parents are on their honeymoon

100

How was the author trying to describe the storm by using this metaphor: "a bizarre feeling after the roller coaster of the storm"?

The storm gave the group a wild ride

100

What three things did Vanessa realize all of the children wanted?

Water, rescue, and time apart

100

What problem were Carter and Jane facing after they were able to get out of the current?

It was getting dark

100

How are the children related to each other?

Buzz and Vanessa's dad (Eric) married Carter and Jane's mom (Beth)

200

What did Uncle Dex mean when he referred to 'Boomerang Day'?

The day that marked the midpoint of their trip

200

What two methods were used to charge the boat's batteries?

Solar power and by running the boat's engines

200

How did Carter and Jane plan to look for water?

By walking around the outside f the island and looking for water flowing into the ocean

200

What did Buzz use to collect rainwater?

The boat's mainsail

200

Describe Carter's character

stubborn, defensive, enthusiastic about the boat, etc.

300

What can be inferred from this sentence describing Uncle Dex: "His expression was grim as he ran a hand over his dripping-wet face"?

He was worried about the storm


300

What did the author mean by using this statement to describe Jane: "she could be a little monkey when she wanted to"?

Jane was good at climbing

300

What was the main reason the children wanted to repair the solar panel?

To charge the satellite phone

300

Why did Jane want to see where the cave went?

She was looking for a shortcut back to the Lucky Star

300

Describe Jane's character

smart, thoughtful, anxious, etc.

400

What did Uncle Dex mean when he said they would "skirt around this squall"?

They would sail around the storm

400

The island was really an atoll, which was described by the author as:

An ancient volcano

400

What did the author mean by using this simile: "she grabbed for Carter's arm, but it was like trying to stop a bulldozer"?

Carter was strong and determined

400

What two things did the group discover that helped them get a better idea of their location?

Uncle Dex's captain's log and Jane's video on navigation

400

Describe Vanessa's character

worried, in charge, good with computers, etc.

500

Which word best describes the feelings of the group while trying to abandon the boat?

Panicked

500

How did Buzz get his nickname?

By playing video games

500

Why was Vanessa not very excited after she thought she found their location on the map?

She had only narrowed their location down to fifteen hundred miles of ocean

500

Why did the children have to abandon the boat?

It was being washed away in another storm

500

Describe Buzz's character

Likes video games and TV, not keen on exercise, etc.

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