Vocabulary
What does the word consequences mean?
The natural or logical results of an action
What does the word rigid mean?
Strong, moving, unbending
What are the names of the 3 characters we are introduced to in Kensuke's Kingdom?
Kensuke, Michael, Stella
Michael and Stella came to the island because they...
Fell overboard from a boat and washed up onto the beach
Explain what cause and effect is
A relationship where an action directly leads to another action
What does the word defy mean?
To challenge, resist or go against something
What does the word venture mean?
To do an activity bravely, even if it's risky
Why is it hard for Michael to light a fire when he sees a boat sailing by?
A. His cache of dry leaves has gotten damp
B. His hand are trembling with excitement and exhaustion
C. He is distracted because he fears Kensuke might catch him
B. His hand are trembling with excitement and exhaustion
Why is the focus at the beginning of the story mainly just Michael's thoughts and actions?
A. Michale is very young then
B. Michael cannot move his head to see what is going on around him
C. Michael doesn't understand what Kensuke is saying
C. Michael doesn't understand what Kensuke is saying
What is the effect of Michael yelling and thrashing in the sea?
A jellyfish is drawn to the commotion and attacks
Which vocabulary word means an orderly arrangement of things?
Array
Which vocabulary word means barely, thinly, very few?
Sparsely
While Kensuke cares for Michael in his cave, Michael says:... He would hold me and sing me back to sleep. What impression does this give?
A. Person taking care of a friend
B. Father taking care of his child
C. Nurse taking care of a patient
B. Father taking care of his child
Near the end, Michael says that, although he wanted to see his parents, he no long missed them. What does that tell you about Michael?
Michael now feels comfortable living with Kensuke
What is one positive effect of Michael getting hurt?
Michael begins to trust Kensuke
Which vocabulary word means to spread throughout something, saturated
Permeated
Which vocabulary word means carefully positioned or balanced and stable?
Poised
Describe how Michael and Kensuke's feeling toward each other changed?
At the beginning, Michael resented Kensuke. Then, Kensuke saved him and Michael thought of him as a savior and friend
At the beginning, Michael thinks of Kensuke as his captor. At the end of the story, Michael thinks of Kensuke as his...
Savior
What is the main key word used to separate the cause from the effect in a sentence?
So
Which vocabulary word means simple, basic or in an early stage of development?
Rudimentary
Which vocabulary word means spotless or perfect?
Immaculately
How does the description of Kensuke's cave show a change in Michael's feelings towards Kensuke?
It shows that Michael is becoming interested in Kensuke as a person
How do Michael's thoughts when his body is paralyzed show that his opinion of Kensuke has changed?
They show that Michael is starting to see the world through Kensuke's eyes
What causes Michael to defy Kensuke and cross the line into the sea?
Kensuke stamped out Michael's fire when he was trying to signal a boat