Set 1
What is the name of Skiff's boat?
The Mary Rose
What happened to the Mary Rose?
It sunk under the creek
Who steals Skiff's lobster traps?
Tyler Croft
What is Tyler's nickname for Skiff?
Swamper Boy
What is The Mary Rose named after?
Skiff's mother's name
Who built Skiff's boat?
Mr. Woodwell
What is Skiff's original plan to earn money for a new engine?
To fish for lobster and sell them
What is Skiff's dad's nickname?
Big Skiff
After catching lobster fails, what is Skiff's new idea to earn enough money for a new engine?
Fish for bluefin tuna
Who buys Skiff's fish?
Mr. Nagahachi
How much does the fish Skiff caught weigh?
900 pounds
What does Skiff's dad do after Skiff caught the fish?
He goes to classes to stay sober
Why cant skiff count on his dad to help him with the Mary Rose?
Why couldn't Skiff count on his father to help him with Mary Rose?
Why couldn't Skiff count on his father to help him with Mary Rose?
Why couldn't skiff depend on his father to help him with the Mary Rose?
His father was depressed
What does Skiff discover in Mr. Woodwell's shed?
a harpoon his father made
What does Skiff say you could watch to help you find fish?
Birds
What is Skiff's real name?
Samuel Beamen
What did Skiff call his dad's family?
Swampers
What were the 3 things Skiff needed to raise the Mary Rose?
Fifty feet of rope, a ten-foot plank, and big steel barrels
What is the name of the fish Skiff hopes to catch?
Bluefin Tuna
What state does the story take place in?
Maine
What were Skiff's mom's three rules?
Never give up, Think smart, and Speak true
Which character is described as being smarter than he looks?
Mr. Woodwell
Who does Mr. Woodwell say is the only person that can do anything to fix the problem with Tyler Croft?
Skiff's father, Big Skiff
Who is the author of The Young Man and the Sea?
Rodman Philbrick
What three things does Skiff originally want to buy with the money from his fish?
A new motor, new curtains or a new vacuum, a new mountain bike