"Kensuke's Kingdom" Questions

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10 questions
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What are at least two effects of the wild storm that occurred while Michael was sailing with his parents?

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The beginning of the story is mostly about Michael and his thoughts. Why do you think this is so?

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Michael describes his fire materials as "precious." What does this word show about Michael's feelings about the island?

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What is the consequence or effect of Michael defying Kensuke's line in the sand?

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What caused Michael to be attacked by the jellyfish?

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What were at least two effects or consequences on Michael's health that resulted from the jellyfish attack?

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Readers can draw the conclusion that Kensuke has been trying to help Michael throughout the story. What are at least three pieces of evidence that helps prove this is true?

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We can draw the conclusion that Michael temporarily lost his ability to speak as part of his injuries. However, this inability to talk actually helped Michael and Kensuke's relationship. Explain how this is so.

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When Kensuke shows Michael his paintings, which are very important to him, what does this tell us about Kensuke?

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How does the Michael's opinoin of Kensuke change throughout the story?