Question 1 of 10
The deck "shuddered" under their feet. What does 'shuddered' mean?
A) Became very hot
B) Shook or trembled violently
C) Slipped and became wet
D) Made a loud screaming noise
Question 2 of 10
The mist rolled in from the "horizon." What is the horizon?
A) The bottom of the sea
B) The engine room of the ship
C) The line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet
D) The top of the ship's funnel
Question 3 of 10
The seabirds were "skimming" the waves. How were they moving?
A) Gliding quickly just above the surface
B) Diving deep underwater
C) Floating still on the water
D) Flapping their wings heavily
Question 4 of 10
The cabin was in the "bowels" of the ship. What does this metaphor suggest?
A) It was high up with a good view.
B) It was near the kitchen.
C) It was spacious and clean.
D) It was deep inside, dark, and unpleasant.
Question 5 of 10
The boy was sent to "Coventry." This is an idiom meaning...
A) He was forced to clean the decks.
B) Everyone refused to speak to him or acknowledge him.
C) He was sent to a different city.
D) He was locked in his room.
Question 6 of 10
The waves were described as "mountainous." What literary technique is this?
A) Simile
B) Personification
C) Metaphor
D) Alliteration
Question 7 of 10
The boy "confided" in Marty. What does this mean?
A) Shared private secrets and feelings with trust
B) Argued loudly
C) Played a game of cards
D) Asked for money
Question 8 of 10
The "siren" sounded. What is a siren?
A) A musical instrument
B) A device that makes a loud, prolonged warning sound
C) A type of sea monster
D) A flag
Question 9 of 10
He mentions the "wideness" of the sea. What feeling does this create?
A) That the journey is almost over
B) That the ship is very fast
C) That he is small and the journey is endless
D) That the water is shallow
Question 10 of 10
The boy felt a "deep black hole" waiting for him. This symbolizes...
A) Despair and hopelessness
B) A dark room in the ship
C) The night sky
D) A trap
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