Characters/Traits
The story takes place in this type of building by the ocean.
A lighthouse
At the beginning of the story, Sailor Boy tells us he is this.
A Ghost Cat
Sailor Boy stays in the lighthouse after death because of this feeling.
He feels love/loyalty/friendship for Miss Maggie
One theme of the story is friendship and _________
loyalty
This fictional town is where the lighthouse is located.
Port Carrick
This accident prevents Miss Maggie from lighting the beacon.
She trips and hurts her ankle
We can infer visitors would react this way if they knew about Sailor Boy.
They would react scared/frightful/surprised
The story shows that even someone small can ____________
make a big difference/be a hero/help and save others
What is the name of the family member that comes to visit?
Cissie Curry
The storm creates this type of mood in the story.
suspenseful, scary, tense, frightening, dramatic
The main problem in the story is that the beacon is not _______
lit
When Sailor Boy runs back and forth mewing loudly, he is trying to____________.
Get Cissie's attention/help
The storm helps show this theme about responsibility.
You must do your duties/responsibilities even when things are hard
What character trait best describes Sailor Boy when he helps light the beacon?
loyal, brave, helpful, responsible
The fifty steps the characters climb lead to this important place.
lighthouse tower/beacon
Sailor Boy solves the problem by ___________.
Showing Cissie how to light the beacon
When Miss Maggie says, “There are lives at stake,” we can infer that...
She takes her job of watching the lighthouse and keeping others safe is important.
Miss Maggie and Sailor Boy both demonstrate this quality.
Courage
Miss Maggie shows this trait when she insists the beacon must be lit despite her injury.
selflessness, bravery, responsibility, dedication
This natural event increases the danger and tension in the story.
The storm
The story’s climax happens when _______ finally occurs.
The beacon is lit during the storm
The line “But who wants to be ordinary?” suggests what about Sailor Boy?
He is proud to be extraordinary/unique/special
A strong theme of the story is that being “extraordinary” means __________.
Using your abilities to help others