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100
What is the name of the author?
Elisa Carbone
100
Define "commotion"
A "commotion" is a noisy and confusing disturbance/ruckus
100
Who doesn't want Nathan to join Pea Island's elite African American lifesaving crew?
Nathan's father
100
In the beginning of the story, Nathan thinks he will not be helpful in the story. How was he helpful later on?
He studied medical books so he was prepared for helping injured people which came in handy
100
How old is Muna and Afsana?
They're both 13
200
What is the name of the illustrator?
James Ransome
200
Nathan studied "critical" lifesaving skills. How are these lifesaving skills he studied, "critical"?
They're "critical" because knowledge is important if someone is in danger of dying
200
What year does the story take place in?
1896
200
Name 3 of Nathan's character traits, and give a brief explanation of how those traits describe him
**Intelligence (Studied medical books)** **Courage (Helped save shipwrecked people)** **Resourcefulness (Prepared with materials)** **Etc.**
200
Which year did Mrs. Ghanem start working at OCS?
2014
300
Which art classes did the Illustrator take during school?
There was no art classes available in their school until High School so they didn't take any art classes
300
"...Mrs. Gardiner rolled her eyes in annoyance..." Name a synonym of "annoyance"
**Irritation** **Displeasure** **Aggravation** **Etc.**
300
Who is E.S. Newman?
E.S. Newman is not a person, it's the name of the ship that got shipwrecked in the story
300
How can an act of courage reveal a person's true nature?
An act of courage shows how a person would react in certain situations, basically it shows their 'true colors'
300
What's Afsana and Muna's favorite flavors?
**Afsana- Chocolate** **Muna- Red Velvet**
400
What genre is the story?
Historical Fiction
400
The author describes a character's actions, words, and thoughts to help define the character's traits and personality. What is this technique called?
This technique is called "characterization"
400
Based on the text, what is a Breecher-Buoy?
A life preserver
400
How does a narrator/speaker's point of view influence how events are described?
The reader can analyze the story from a different point of view/views
400
What is Mrs. Ghanem's middle name?
Raed
500
Where did the author go to experience a storm as inspiration for her story?
North Carolina's Outer Banks
500
"...My hands felt clammy and shaky, but once again the words from the books came back to steady me: Rub the legs and arms with linseed oil until warmth returns..." Why did Nathan's hands feel "clammy"?
Nathan's hands felt "clammy" because he was sweating since he felt stressed, which made his hands feel/become unpleasantly damp
500
Describe how Thomas looks after he's saved
**In a 'bundle'** **Drenched and Shivered** **About 3 or 4 years old** **Pale White Skin** **Thick Brown Hair**
500
If Nathan didn't study the medical books or learn any lifesaving skills, what do you think would've happened?
The shipwrecked people could've not all survived and died of hypothermia. Nathan's father might've also sent him back home and removed his job/position as a rescue sailor
500
Sawdust?
Sawdust.