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100

In paragraph 9, what is the second reason that Sophie is allowed to go on the trip shows that her mother —


*not multiple choice*

because her mother wishes she could go see Bompie too 


100

In paragraph 9, the word extensive, which is based on a Latin root, means —

F providing a feeling of comfort

G hindering the ability to judge

H causing an unplanned response

J containing many elements

100

The description of the three sides of Sophie’s personality helps the reader understand her —

A determination to go on the trip

B mother’s reasons for allowing her to go on the trip

C frustration with her parents’ reaction to the trip

D difficulty in making a decision about the trip

100

who are the two mule-headed people in Sophie's family


not multiple choice 

bompie and Sophie

200

How does Uncle Dock respond to his sister when she expresses concern about Sophie’s safety?

F He reminds her that they are going to see Bompie.

G He tells her that they need Sophie to help on the boat.

H He encourages her to join them on the trip.

J He provides her with a list of the equipment on the boat.

200

The qualities Brian is described as having in paragraph 6 are most closely related to those associated with the —

A logical side of Sophie’s mother

B dreamy side of Sophie’s father

C hardheaded side of Sophie

D good side of Uncle Dock

200

Why is Sophie’s father most likely in favor of her going on the trip?

A He hopes she will become more independent.

B He also longs for adventure.

C He wants her to become more like her cousins.

D He wants her to persuade Bompie to visit.

200

Where is Bompie's real home?

England 

300

What point of view is this story told in?

A. First

B. Second 

C. Third Limited

300

Why do Sophie’s uncles agree to let her go on the trip?

A Sophie promises that her cousins will not influence her.

B Sophie promises to help them on the sailboat.

C Sophie shows that she is not bothered by inconveniences.

D Sophie impresses them with her knowledge of sailing.

300

"there are two reasons my mother has not tied me to the bed and refused to let me go"

In this sentence from the story The author uses figurative language in this sentence in order to?

F emphasize how unfair Sophie’s mother tends to be

G show how much Sophie will be missed by her mother

H establish how important safety is to Sophie’s mother

J exaggerate how protective Sophie’s mother is of her

300

When did Bompie decide to go home?


not multiple choice 

when he was 72

400

What does the acronym GPS stand for?



This is not multiple  choice do not hit space bar until you want to check answers 

Global Positioning System.

400

"Listening to the sea calling me" 


what type of figurative language is this?

A metaphor

B Idiom

C Personification 

400

In paragraphs 2 and 3, how does the author show that Sophie’s parents also have complicated personalities?

F By describing their relationship with Sophie’s uncles

G By presenting contrasting descriptions of the two characters

H By revealing the things that Sophie likes most about them

J By showing their similar reactions to the trip

400

all of Sophie's uncles are happy about her coming on the trip 


true or false?

not multiple choice 

false

500

define impulsive 



* not multiple choice*

making rash decisions 

500

What are Sophie's 3 sides?


* not multiple choice

dreamy 

hard-headed

logical


500

According to Sophie who does she get her logical side from?


not multiple choice

her mother

500

in paragraph 5 the first 2 sentences are what type of figurative language?


not multiple choice 

hyperbole