Characters
Who asked, 'Can we explore downstairs?'
Franz
Where was the Swiss family traveling?
The Pacific
What happened to the sky before the storm?
It went dark
What did Fritz suggest making from the barrels?
A raft
What animals did the boys see under the deck?
Dogs and horses
Who was writing in his journal before the storm came?
Father
What part of the ship did Franz and his brothers explore?
Under the deck
What did one of the ship's men shout when they could not see in the rain?
Rocks!
What three things did Fritz and Father find for building the raft?
Barrels, tools, and rope
What did Mother give the boys back in their room?
Some bread
Which older brother was speaking to children on the deck?
Fritz
What was near the damaged ship the next morning?
An island
Why could the ship's men not see well on the deck?
Because of the rain
Why did the family wait until morning to make the raft?
They could not make it in the storm
What was under the water the next morning?
The front of the ship
Which brother quickly pulled the dogs onto the raft?
Ernst
Where were the dogs when Franz saw them after the family left the ship?
In the water behind the raft
What was missing when the family reached the deck to escape?
There was no boat for them
What did Father use with ropes to turn the barrels into a raft?
Wood
What did Father shout when the family came close to the rocks on the raft?
Go left!
Who heard Hans cry out near the rocks?
Mother
What two natural features did the boys want to explore on the island?
The cliffs and the tall trees
What happened at the front of the ship after the men shouted about rocks?
There was a terrible noise
What problem did the family have after putting the raft into the sea?
The waves were big and the raft was very small
What did Hans cry when he was in the water near the rocks?
Something's got my leg!