"Rogue Wave" Test

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"Rogue Wave" Test

Last updated almost 2 years ago

23 questions

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 Vocabulary
Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word. 

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Essay.
Please be sure to do the following:
1. TAG your intro and state your claim/answer the question
2. Use at least three examples of specific evidence.
3. Add your interpretation or explanation for each piece of evidence you use.
4. Conclude your essay restating what you have learned or understand. 

Take your time and be thorough!  Good luck!

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What does the author reveal about Scoot's character from her thoughts and actions while she is trapped in the cabin? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer. (HINT: you have to make an inference about Scoot's character on your own to use as your topic sentence.)

The setting of a story can influence which of the following: (Check all that apply.)

How a character acts

How a character thinks

How a character looks

How a character speaks

The setting of a story can do the following (Check all that apply):

Serve as a backdrop of a story

Shape the characters

Become a character itself

Influence the plot

What is an inference?

A prediction about the future

A direct statement found in the text

A guess based on evidence and reasoning

A conclusion reached without any evidence

Olivia froze. There was a large dog a few feet in front of her on the sidewalk. The dog wagged its tail as its handler talked to an elderly man, but still Olivia's heart pounded in her chest. Olivia couldn't bring herself to walk near the dog. She crossed the street and continued on her way.

What can you infer from Olivia's actions?

The dog behaved threateningly toward Olivia.

Olivia does not get along with the dog's handler.

Olivia is afraid of dogs.

Olivia needs to go someplace that's on the other side of the street.

It was after midnight, and Alex was just starting to study for his chemistry test. He had put it off until the last minute, of course, and now he was paying the price. With debate club, soccer, his part-time job at the restaurant, and homework from all his other classes, it was hard to keep up with everything. Maybe he should quit his job . . . or quit the debate team. He wasn't enjoying debate as much as he used to. However, Alex knew his dad was proud of his achievements in debate, and Alex didn't want to disappoint him. But what about homework? Well, he'd love to have less homework, but he couldn't exactly tell his teachers that. He thought for a minute about quitting soccer, but then he stopped. He couldn't imagine life without soccer. Alex sighed. All he knew was that if he failed his chemistry test, his parents would make the decision for him—a decision he wouldn't like, so he was willing to stay up all night, if necessary.

Based on what you read in this passage, you can infer that Alex is afraid his parents will make him—

quit his job

quit the debate team

do less homework

quit the soccer team

Julia called her friend Teresa on the phone. "Teresa, can you bring over my camera tonight? I want to have it for my trip to the beach tomorrow." "Oh, um . . . didn't I already return it?" Teresa said. "No, not yet." "Are you sure?" "Positive." What was wrong with Teresa? Julia had been asking for the camera for a week now, and Teresa kept forgetting to bring it. "Just bring it over tonight, okay?" "Sure, of course," Teresa said. "I'll, uh, I'll leave it on your front porch." "Why don't you just come in—" Teresa had hung up. She was acting so weird. Before going to sleep that night, Julia checked the porch. There was the camera, just like Teresa promised. Julia took it upstairs and plugged it in so it would be fully charged for the trip. The next morning after arriving at the beach, Julia took out her camera. She was eager to snap some shots in the morning light. She turned on the camera, but nothing happened. Julia turned it off, then turned it on again. Still nothing. The camera wasn't working.

Based on the information in this passage, what inference can you make?

The camera was broken when Julia loaned it to Teresa.

Teresa kept the camera because she wanted to go to the beach.

Teresa broke the camera and did not want Julia to find out.

The camera was in working order when Teresa gave it back to Julia.

It was almost midnight, and Raj still couldn't go to sleep. He picked up his cell phone and punched in a text message. Of course, he could have just walked down the hall and tapped on his brother's door, but Arun could be sleeping. Suddenly, his phone beeped. Nope, Arun was wide awake, too.

What is the setting of this passage?

a small town at night

Raj's room around midnight

Raj and his brother Arun

Arun's room at night

Read the following passage, then answer the questions that follow.

(1) Victor is about to compete in his first tournament since injuring his wrist weeks before. (2) The crowd in the gymnasium roars as Victor begins his routine. (3) Victor effortlessly begins his routine. (4) His heart starts to pound, though, as the moves get more difficult. (5) Will I make the same mistake again? he thinks as he anxiously recalls the moment he injured himself in the last competition. (6) There's no use in being afraid, Victor decides. (7)It's now or never, he says to himself. (8)He takes a deep breath and plunges into his most difficult move. (9)The crowd watches . . . and waits. (10) Success! (11) Victor's wrist stays steady and strong. (12) As the crowd roars its approval, Victor feels relaxed and confident during the final moments of his routine. (13) When final scores are tallied, Victor is declared the winner. (14) He proudly receives his medal.

What is the rising action in the story?

Read the following passage, then answer the questions that follow.

(1) Victor is about to compete in his first tournament since injuring his wrist weeks before. (2) The crowd in the gymnasium roars as Victor begins his routine. (3) Victor effortlessly begins his routine. (4) His heart starts to pound, though, as the moves get more difficult. (5) Will I make the same mistake again? he thinks as he anxiously recalls the moment he injured himself in the last competition. (6) There's no use in being afraid, Victor decides. (7)It's now or never, he says to himself. (8)He takes a deep breath and plunges into his most difficult move. (9)The crowd watches . . . and waits. (10) Success! (11) Victor's wrist stays steady and strong. (12) As the crowd roars its approval, Victor feels relaxed and confident during the final moments of his routine. (13) When final scores are tallied, Victor is declared the winner. (14) He proudly receives his medal.

What is the climax in the story?

Just like in "Rogue Wave", the setting can affect the plot of the story greatly. Read the following excerpt. Does the setting cause the conflict?

Jill searched the barren desert for any sign of life. The sun-baked land felt like an oven. Jill tried to moisten her lips; she needed water desperately.

Yes

No

Does the setting cause the conflict?

"I've got to make this shot," Mario thought as he moved across the gym floor. "Coach is watching closely." Mario ached to make the team.

Yes

No

Does the setting cause the conflict?

The ship creaked and groaned in the gale force winds. Two sailors scrambled up the rigging to unlash the sail. Suddenly, a wave nearly swamped the tiny vessel.

Yes

No

Eliot stared at the giant rollercoaster. Then, remembering his little sister, he called out to her. Turning around, he realized with a shock that she was gone. Eliot ran through the packs of people, searching everywhere. Finally, he stopped under a tree to catch his breath. Where could Sierra be? And how would he ever find her in this crowded park?

How does the setting affect the plot?

It only tells where the story takes place.

It tells important details about the story.

It makes the conflict more complicated.

It tells when the story takes place.

What makes rogue waves especially dangerous?

 They travel great distances.

They are driven by winds. 

They cannot be predicted. 

 They occur in warm waters. 

What evidence in the text supports the inference that Sully was a competent sailor?

 Scoot thought he was a good teacher. 

 He'd been around boats for most of his life. 

 He'd borrowed the boat from a family friend. 

 He thought the Sea Dog was the best in her category. 

What gave Sully hope that Scoot could survive for some time in the cabin?

 The Sea Dog was heavy and sturdy.

 There was enough room to stand and walk around.

 There was at least a three-foot air pocket. 

 The hatch doors were still closed.  

Which word best describes Sully's feelings while he was diving repeatedly, trying to free Scoot?

 confused 

 resentful 

 confident 

 frustrated 

Why did Sully think that they might be found by another boat?

 They were within twenty miles of the coast.

The weather was clear.

 The Sea Dog had the latest equipment.

 He was waving frantically.

 Vocabulary
Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word. 

A swell is a type of

 wind.

wave.

cloud.

current.

A sailor uses navigation equipment to

 communicate with other boats.

 repair the boat's engine.

 guide the boat on its course.

 raise and lower the sails.

If a boat is submerged, it is

 covered by water.

 upside down.

 vertical.

 broken apart.

What is a porthole on a boat?

a door

a drain

a storage compartment

a window

Essay.
Please be sure to do the following:
1. TAG your intro and state your claim/answer the question
2. Use at least three examples of specific evidence.
3. Add your interpretation or explanation for each piece of evidence you use.
4. Conclude your essay restating what you have learned or understand. 

Take your time and be thorough!  Good luck!

What does the author reveal about Scoot's character from her thoughts and actions while she is trapped in the cabin? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer. (HINT: you have to make an inference about Scoot's character on your own to use as your topic sentence.)

The setting of a story can influence which of the following:  (Check all that apply.)

How a character acts

How a character thinks

How a character looks

How a character speaks

The setting of a story can do the following (Check all that apply):

Serve as a backdrop of a story

Shape the characters

Become a character itself

Influence the plot

What is an inference?

A prediction about the future

A direct statement found in the text

A guess based on evidence and reasoning

A conclusion reached without any evidence

Olivia froze. There was a large dog a few feet in front of her on the sidewalk. The dog wagged its tail as its handler talked to an elderly man, but still Olivia's heart pounded in her chest. Olivia couldn't bring herself to walk near the dog. She crossed the street and continued on her way.

What can you infer from Olivia's actions?

The dog behaved threateningly toward Olivia.

Olivia does not get along with the dog's handler.

Olivia is afraid of dogs.

Olivia needs to go someplace that's on the other side of the street.

It was after midnight, and Alex was just starting to study for his chemistry test. He had put it off until the last minute, of course, and now he was paying the price. With debate club, soccer, his part-time job at the restaurant, and homework from all his other classes, it was hard to keep up with everything.

Maybe he should quit his job . . . or quit the debate team. He wasn't enjoying debate as much as he used to. However, Alex knew his dad was proud of his achievements in debate, and Alex didn't want to disappoint him. But what about homework? Well, he'd love to have less homework, but he couldn't exactly tell his teachers that. He thought for a minute about quitting soccer, but then he stopped. He couldn't imagine life without soccer.

Alex sighed. All he knew was that if he failed his chemistry test, his parents would make the decision for him—a decision he wouldn't like, so he was willing to stay up all night, if necessary.

Based on what you read in this passage, you can infer that Alex is afraid his parents will make him—

quit his job

quit the debate team

do less homework

quit the soccer team

Julia called her friend Teresa on the phone. "Teresa, can you bring over my camera tonight? I want to have it for my trip to the beach tomorrow."

"Oh, um . . . didn't I already return it?" Teresa said.

"No, not yet."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive." What was wrong with Teresa? Julia had been asking for the camera for a week now, and Teresa kept forgetting to bring it. "Just bring it over tonight, okay?"

"Sure, of course," Teresa said. "I'll, uh, I'll leave it on your front porch."

"Why don't you just come in—" Teresa had hung up. She was acting so weird.

Before going to sleep that night, Julia checked the porch. There was the camera, just like Teresa promised. Julia took it upstairs and plugged it in so it would be fully charged for the trip.

The next morning after arriving at the beach, Julia took out her camera. She was eager to snap some shots in the morning light. She turned on the camera, but nothing happened. Julia turned it off, then turned it on again. Still nothing. The camera wasn't working.

Based on the information in this passage, what inference can you make?

The camera was broken when Julia loaned it to Teresa.

Teresa kept the camera because she wanted to go to the beach.

Teresa broke the camera and did not want Julia to find out.

The camera was in working order when Teresa gave it back to Julia.

It was almost midnight, and Raj still couldn't go to sleep. He picked up his cell phone and punched in a text message. Of course, he could have just walked down the hall and tapped on his brother's door, but Arun could be sleeping. Suddenly, his phone beeped. Nope, Arun was wide awake, too.

What is the setting of this passage?

a small town at night

Raj's room around midnight

Raj and his brother Arun

Arun's room at night

Read the following passage, then answer the questions that follow. 

(1) Victor is about to compete in his first tournament since injuring his wrist weeks before. (2) The crowd in the gymnasium roars as Victor begins his routine. (3) Victor effortlessly begins his routine. (4) His heart starts to pound, though, as the moves get more difficult. (5) Will I make the same mistake again? he thinks as he anxiously recalls the moment he injured himself in the last competition. (6) There's no use in being afraid, Victor decides. (7)It's now or never, he says to himself. (8)He takes a deep breath and plunges into his most difficult move. (9)The crowd watches . . . and waits. (10) Success! (11) Victor's wrist stays steady and strong. (12) As the crowd roars its approval, Victor feels relaxed and confident during the final moments of his routine. (13) When final scores are tallied, Victor is declared the winner. (14) He proudly receives his medal.

What is the rising action in the story?

Sentences 1-2

Sentences 3-5

Sentences 6-9

Sentences 10-12

Sentences 13-14

Read the following passage, then answer the questions that follow. 

(1) Victor is about to compete in his first tournament since injuring his wrist weeks before. (2) The crowd in the gymnasium roars as Victor begins his routine. (3) Victor effortlessly begins his routine. (4) His heart starts to pound, though, as the moves get more difficult. (5) Will I make the same mistake again? he thinks as he anxiously recalls the moment he injured himself in the last competition. (6) There's no use in being afraid, Victor decides. (7)It's now or never, he says to himself. (8)He takes a deep breath and plunges into his most difficult move. (9)The crowd watches . . . and waits. (10) Success! (11) Victor's wrist stays steady and strong. (12) As the crowd roars its approval, Victor feels relaxed and confident during the final moments of his routine. (13) When final scores are tallied, Victor is declared the winner. (14) He proudly receives his medal.

What is the climax in the story?

Sentences 1-2

Sentences 3-5

Sentences 6-9

Sentences 10-12

Sentences 13-14

Just like in "Rogue Wave", the setting can affect the plot of the story greatly.  Read the following excerpt.  Does the setting cause the conflict?

Jill searched the barren desert for any sign of life. The sun-baked land felt like an oven. Jill tried to moisten her lips; she needed water desperately.

Yes

No

Does the setting cause the conflict?

"I've got to make this shot," Mario thought as he moved across the gym floor. "Coach is watching closely." Mario ached to make the team.

Yes

No

Does the setting cause the conflict?

The ship creaked and groaned in the gale force winds. Two sailors scrambled up the rigging to unlash the sail. Suddenly, a wave nearly swamped the tiny vessel.

Yes

No

Eliot stared at the giant rollercoaster. Then, remembering his little sister, he called out to her. Turning around, he realized with a shock that she was gone. Eliot ran through the packs of people, searching everywhere. Finally, he stopped under a tree to catch his breath. Where could Sierra be? And how would he ever find her in this crowded park?

How does the setting affect the plot?

It only tells where the story takes place.

It tells important details about the story.

It makes the conflict more complicated.

It tells when the story takes place.

What makes rogue waves especially dangerous?

 They travel great distances.

They are driven by winds. 

They cannot be predicted. 

 They occur in warm waters. 

What evidence in the text supports the inference that Sully was a competent sailor?

 Scoot thought he was a good teacher. 

 He'd been around boats for most of his life. 

 He'd borrowed the boat from a family friend. 

 He thought the Sea Dog was the best in her category. 

What gave Sully hope that Scoot could survive for some time in the cabin?

 The Sea Dog was heavy and sturdy.

 There was enough room to stand and walk around.

 There was at least a three-foot air pocket. 

 The hatch doors were still closed.  

Which word best describes Sully's feelings while he was diving repeatedly, trying to free Scoot?

 confused 

 resentful 

 confident 

 frustrated 

Why did Sully think that they might be found by another boat?

 They were within twenty miles of the coast.

The weather was clear.

 The Sea Dog had the latest equipment.

 He was waving frantically.

 A swell is a type of 

 wind.

wave.

cloud.

current.

 A sailor uses navigation equipment to 

 communicate with other boats.

 repair the boat's engine.

 guide the boat on its course.

 raise and lower the sails.

 If a boat is submerged, it is 

 covered by water.

 upside down.

 vertical.

 broken apart.

 What is a porthole on a boat?

a door

a drain

a storage compartment

a window

"Rogue Wave" Test

"Rogue Wave" Test

What does the author reveal about Scoot's character from her thoughts and actions while she is trapped in the cabin? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer. (HINT: you have to make an inference about Scoot's character on your own to use as your topic sentence.)

The setting of a story can influence which of the following: (Check all that apply.)

The setting of a story can do the following (Check all that apply):

What is an inference?

Just like in "Rogue Wave", the setting can affect the plot of the story greatly. Read the following excerpt. Does the setting cause the conflict?Jill searched the barren desert for any sign of life. The sun-baked land felt like an oven. Jill tried to moisten her lips; she needed water desperately.

Does the setting cause the conflict?"I've got to make this shot," Mario thought as he moved across the gym floor. "Coach is watching closely." Mario ached to make the team.

Does the setting cause the conflict?The ship creaked and groaned in the gale force winds. Two sailors scrambled up the rigging to unlash the sail. Suddenly, a wave nearly swamped the tiny vessel.

What makes rogue waves especially dangerous?

What evidence in the text supports the inference that Sully was a competent sailor?

What gave Sully hope that Scoot could survive for some time in the cabin?

Which word best describes Sully's feelings while he was diving repeatedly, trying to free Scoot?

Why did Sully think that they might be found by another boat?

A swell is a type of

A sailor uses navigation equipment to

If a boat is submerged, it is

What is a porthole on a boat?

What does the author reveal about Scoot's character from her thoughts and actions while she is trapped in the cabin? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer. (HINT: you have to make an inference about Scoot's character on your own to use as your topic sentence.)

Does the setting cause the conflict?

"I've got to make this shot," Mario thought as he moved across the gym floor. "Coach is watching closely." Mario ached to make the team.

Does the setting cause the conflict?

The ship creaked and groaned in the gale force winds. Two sailors scrambled up the rigging to unlash the sail. Suddenly, a wave nearly swamped the tiny vessel.