Deeper Characters
What motivates Trot to be brave?
Protecting loved ones and helping the Sirens.
What natural obstacle challenges Trot's surfing at the start?
Strong waves and currents.
What sparks the conflict with the Serpent Kings/
Their attach on the Sirens
What lesson about loyalty is show?
Betrayal can endanger everyone.
Challenge word: What does "abyss" mean, and how does it relate to the deep ocean in the story?
A deep or seemingly bottomless space; describes the Sirens' ocean world.
How does Cap'n Bill show loyalty to Trot?
He stays with her during the storm and battles.
What danger do whirlpools represent in the Sea Sirens
Uncontrollable power of the sea
How does Trot act as a leader in the grand battle?
She shows courage and guides others.
How does the tory connect courage and responsiblity?
Trot faces danger but, returns home to her duty.
What does "treachery" mean, and how does it connect the the Serpent Kings?
Betrayal or deception; they trick and attach the Sirens.
How do the Sirens view Trot differently from Cap'n Bill?
They admire Cap'n Bill as magical, but see Trot as a human outsider with courage.
How do storms in the story act as both barriers and turning points, changing things?
They test courage and push Trot into new situations.
Why is the battle against the Serpent Kings considered the climax of Sea Sirens?
It is the most dangerous and decisive, decition making, moment.
What theme does the ending highlight?
Family and responsibility comes before adventure.
What does "resilience" mean, and how does Trot deomstrate it?
The ability to recover from hardship; she continues to fight and return home despite challenges.
She is caring, responsible and selfless
What challenge do the Serpent Kings pose beneath, under, the waves?
They threaten the Sirens' safety and peace
How does teamwork help in the battle?
Trot, Cap'n Bill and the Sirens combine their efforts against the Serpent Kings.
What lesson about friendship does the story teach?
Friendship helps defeat fear and danger.
Threatening or foreboding;it reflects their dark presence.
What is Trot's most important quality as a heroine?
Courage and responsiblity
How does the ocean test Trot's limits in the final battle?
By conbining natural danger with the Serpent Kings' threat.
How does the ocean test Trot's limits in the final battle?
By combining natural danger with the Serpent Kings' threat.
What big idea about adventure is shown in Sea Sirens?
Adventure is thrilling but family is more important.
Challenge word: What does "tenacity" mean, and how does Trot embody it?
Persistenct determination; she never gives up protecting her family and friends.