Question 1

What evidence shows to support that Scoot is brave and resilient?

Accepted Answer

"Scoot, you've got to get out of here! There has to be some way to get out..."

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Scoot said tentatively, "Sully?"

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"She was coming out of shock now and fear icier than the water was replacing her confusion."

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She repeated his name, but much more loudly.

Question 2

How does the use of factual and historical information about rogue waves at the beginning of the story help establish the conflict?

Accepted Answer

It gives emphasis to the danger to Scoot and Sully and suggests the conflict they will soon have to resolve.

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It shows how foolish people are to try and sail the oceans.

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It makes the story feel like it is a real story.

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It allows the read to better visualize the story.

Question 3

How does the author's shifting between two settings help build suspense?

Accepted Answer

It alternates between the obstacles that Scoot and Sully both encounter.

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This technique is used to draw out a story and make it longer.

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It is fun to see both sides of the story.

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It causes the story to be more dramatic.

Question 4

What event was the climax?

Accepted Answer

Scoot pushes out of the skylight and Sully is almost ready to give up.

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Sully sees a boat on the horizon and thinks they might see them.

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Scoot unfastens to dogs one at a time.

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Scoot and Sully are rescued right before the Sea Dog sinks.

Question 5

How does the approaching nightfall create new obstacles for Scoot and Sully?

Accepted Answer

Scoot could get out and then "drift away."

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The Sea Dog might sink before Scoot could get out.

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Sharks are more likely to hunt at night.

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Sully didn't think that a boat would be able to see them.

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