Setting
What kind of work does Nailer do at the beginning of the book?
He scavenges old ships for valuable materials.
Who is the main character of Ship Breaker?
Nailer Lopez.
What does Nailer discover after the storm?
A wrecked clipper ship with Nita inside.
What is the major theme in Ship Breaker?
Survival in a harsh world
What is Katniss Everdeen’s weapon of choice?
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Bow & Arrow
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What natural disaster hits the coast and changes everything?
A hurricane
What is Nailer’s relationship with his father, Richard Lopez?
Abusive and violent—Nailer fears him.
Why does Nailer decide to help Nita?
He sees it as the right thing to do and wants a better life.
How does the book explore the idea of survival?
Characters must make hard choices to stay alive, often risking everything.
Which faction values bravery and courage?
Dauntless
What is the name of the beach where Nailer works?
Bright Sands Beach.
Who is Pima and what role does she play in Nailer’s life?
She’s Nailer’s close friend and crewmate on the light crew.
What major conflict does Nailer face with his father?
Richard tries to capture Nita for ransom, and Nailer must fight him.
What does the story say about loyalty and friendship?
True loyalty means protecting others even when it’s dangerous.
What is the name of the maze’s central safe area where the boys live?
The Glade
What kind of climate or weather challenges do characters face?
Frequent and violent storms, including city-killer hurricanes.
Who is Nita and why is she important to the story?
A wealthy girl from a shipping family; Nailer saves her after a storm.
Why is Nita valuable to people like Richard Lopez and other scavengers?
Because she comes from a wealthy family and is believed to be worth a lot of gold if ransomed.
How is social class or wealth shown as a theme?
There’s a huge gap between the poor scavengers and the rich shipping families.
Who is the main character in The Maze Runner?
Thomas
What kind of shelter do people live in on Bright Sands Beach?
Shacks and makeshift huts
What is the main job of the light crew on Bright Sands Beach?
To crawl through tight spaces in wrecked ships and scavenge valuable materials like copper wire.
Who is Sadna, and how does she help Nailer in the beginning of the story?
Sadna is Pima’s mother. She helps Nailer recover after he’s injured in an oil chamber and treats him with care, showing compassion and acting like a mother figure.
What is theme?
the message the author is sending
What makes Tris “Divergent”?
She fits into more than one faction