Before the Storm
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
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
What three things did Vanessa realize all of the children wanted?
Water, rescue, and time apart
What problem were Carter and Jane facing after they were able to get out of the current?
It was getting dark
How are the children related to each other?
Buzz and Vanessa's dad (Eric) married Carter and Jane's mom (Beth)
What did Uncle Dex mean when he referred to 'Boomerang Day'?
The day that marked the midpoint of their trip
What two methods were used to charge the boat's batteries?
Solar power and by running the boat's engines
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
What did Buzz use to collect rainwater?
The boat's mainsail
Describe Carter's character
stubborn, defensive, enthusiastic about the boat, etc.
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
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
What was the main reason the children wanted to repair the solar panel?
To charge the satellite phone
Why did Jane want to see where the cave went?
She was looking for a shortcut back to the Lucky Star
Describe Jane's character
smart, thoughtful, anxious, etc.
What did Uncle Dex mean when he said they would "skirt around this squall"?
They would sail around the storm
The island was really an atoll, which was described by the author as:
An ancient volcano
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
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
Describe Vanessa's character
worried, in charge, good with computers, etc.
Which word best describes the feelings of the group while trying to abandon the boat?
Panicked
How did Buzz get his nickname?
By playing video games
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
Why did the children have to abandon the boat?
It was being washed away in another storm
Describe Buzz's character
Likes video games and TV, not keen on exercise, etc.