Characters
Who was the main character in the story?
Jimmy Tom -- a young boy who wants to buy sloop (a boat)
To make a gesture to ensure someone follows or comes nearer.
How does the boy escape the eel?
He relaxes his entire body and removes his arm when the eel moves to get a better grip.
"His small deep-set eyes were like glittering crumbs of black glass" is an example of...
a simile.
After escaping the eel, what does the boy do?
After surviving the eel, he wants to dive again.
What happened to the grandfather?
He became paralyzed because he dove too far down trying to save his son.
How does the author build suspense?
What event happened first?
- Jimmy Tom gets attacked by the shark.
- Jimmy Tom learns of the way his dad died.
- Jimmy Tom runs into a conger eel.
- Jimmy Tom and Jim Tom fight off the squid.
Jimmy Tom learns of the way his father died.
What sentence best describes the setting of the story?
The reef is beautiful but full of surprises.
The reef is beautiful and calm.
The reef is dangerous with rough waves.
The reef is ominously lit up.
The reef is beautiful but full of surprises.
How does the boy respond to finding the sponge?
He is careless and does not use his spear to separate the coral.
What type of character is Jimmy Tom?
A dynamic character. He went from wanted to dive in the reef (despite the danger) to never returning back.
What does the grandfather most likely think about the grandson's first dive?
He was foolish to ignore his warnings and Jimmy Tom could have died.
What is the main conflict of the story?
What POV is the story?
3rd Person Limited
What happens to the boy at the end of the story?
How does Jim Tom feel about the reef?
He does not go to this part of the reef because he feels it is too dangerous. He returns because his grandson wants to buy a boat.
Jim Tom told Jimmy Tom that, "In my day, boys were lucky enough to have a good canoe."
What does this say about the younger generation in Jim Tom's life?
The younger generation wants new things without appreciating the things they already have.
How is the story told?
In chronological order.
What is tone?
The writer's attitude towards the subject.
What happens to the boy when he sees his grandfather calling him up to the surface?
He ignores his grandfather, grabs the sponge, and narrowly escapes the shark.
What is the old man and young boy's goal?
To dive for valuable items to sell.
Using context clues what is the meaning of the word "Toboggan" in this sentence ---
"The canoe tilted and rushed down its slop like a toboggan."
A sled
What is the DIRECT cause of Jimmy Tom getting impaled by a sea urchin?
He cared too much about the treasure and did not take the proper safety precautions.
What is the theme of the story? (2 options)
Humanity's relationship with nature
"Enough is plenty"
Who has the majority of the control? Man or nature?
Nature is in control most of the time. But Jimmy Tom gains it back.