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Names
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ascent
an upward climb
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#3 on the spelling list
droop
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Why do you think none of the crew believe Charlotte is serious about becoming a crew member?
Charlotte lacks experience and they have never had a female crew member before.
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How long does it take Charlotte to climb to a point on the mast that a seasoned sailor could reach in two minutes?
30 minutes
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Who is the main character?
Charlotte Doyle
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endeavored
attempted or tried
200
#8 on the spelling list
avoid
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Why does Fisk tell Charlotte about the risks of climbing the mast? What does this tell you about Fisk?
He wants to scare her so much that she won't try the climb. It shows that Fisk worries about the safety of others.
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Why is climbing down the rigging more difficult than climbing up?
Charlotte can't see where she's putting her feet.
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Who tells her about the risks and makes her decide if she'll climb or not?
Fisk
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Ratlines
the small ropes, fastened horizontaly to ropes supporting a ship's mast, which together form a ladder
300
#20 on the spelling list
appoint
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Do you think that climbing the tallest mast of the ship is a good test of Charlotte's worth as a crew member? Why or why not?
Yes, because it is something she would have to be able to do regularly as a member of the crew.
300
After the ship dips, how does Charlotte feel about her decision to climb?
She worries she will not make it down alive.
300
What is the authors name?
Avi
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Rigging
the system of ropes, chains, and other gear used to control a ship's sails
400
#10 on the spelling list
naughty
400
From atop the mast, the Seahawk was "like a dog throwing droplets of water from its back." How effective is this comparison? Explain why.
Answers will vary. Example: It is an effective comparison because it shows that Charlotte is in danger of being thrown off the Seahawk, like a drop of water from a dog's back.
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Why does Charlotte have to climb the tallest mast on the ship?
To prove she is worthy of being a crew member.
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What is the illustrators name?
Scott McKowen
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Treacherous
marked by unpredictable dangers
500
#7 on the spelling list
squawk
500
Which word best describes Charlotte for you: determined, steady, terrified, or some other word? Why?
Answers will vary, example: The word determined best describes Charlotte because she did what she set out to do despite all the difficulties she faced.
500
Why doesn't Charlotte start over again after she realizes she has begun to climb the wrong set of rigging?
She doesn't want the crew to think she is backing down.
500
What is the captian's name?
Captian Jaggery