Which word or phrase has the closest meaning to algae?
a. fossil fragments
b. simple plants
c. crystals
d. chemicals
simple plants
100
Which word or phrase has the closest meaning to driftwood?
a. wood used by artists
b. wood brought onto the beach by the sea
c. wood that is strong and heavy
d. wood from evergreen trees
b. wood brought onto the beach by the sea
100
Why did Fernando's skin taste salty as he neared the beach?
The air, salty because of the ocean, had left salt on him.
100
Which word best describes Fernando?
a. lonely
b. proud
c. forgetful
d. decent
decent
200
Which word or phrase has the closest meaning to lamented?
a. disbelieved
b. reduced
c. kept a record of
d. expressed sadness about
d. expressed sadness about
200
Which word or phrase has the closest meaning to tweezers?
a. small metal tool used for plucking
b. cloth coverings for the hands
c. small tubes used to curl hair
d. a device used for cutting
a. small metal tool used for plucking
200
What is the theme of the story?
It is best to be honest or honesty is the best policy.
200
Which word best describes Mami?
a. fair
b. grumpy
c. nervous
d. bashful
fair
300
Which word or phrase has the closest meaning to sternly?
a. harshly
b. uneasily
c. adoringly
d. frantically
a. harshly
300
SPELLING WORD - showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
iridescent
300
Why is food important to the story's plot?
It inspires Fernando to make up a story.
300
Why did the author write this story? What was the author's purpose?
To entertain readers with a realistic story.
400
Which word or phrase has the closest meaning to concealed?
a. purchased
b. astonishing
c. expensive
d. hidden
d. hidden
400
SPELLING WORD - a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances; synonym - chance, fate
coincidence
400
How were Fernando and Luisa alike?
They both accepted responsibility for their mistake.
400
Why did the author write the story from Fernando's point of view?
It was his idea to go to the reef and he is the one who told the lie, and by telling the story as Fernando experienced it, the reader is able to become more involved in the story.
500
Which word or phrase has the closest meaning to hammock?
a. cloth shelter
b. storage pouch
c. hanging bed
d. small hammer
c. hanging bed
500
SPELLING WORD - synonyms include association, union, league, confederation, partnership
alliance
500
What is a likely reason that Fernando looked for a piece of driftwood after Javi got hurt?
He planned to use the wood to help pry the sea urchin off of Javi's foot.
500
Why did the children need to watch out for sea urchins?