Beyond the Bright Sea Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Beyond the Bright Seas considered a historical fiction novel? (from Chapters 34 - 40)

The novel is based on an actual place and situation in history, but the story's events are fictional.

It has nothing to do with history, because it is a juvenile fiction novel.

The fictional story takes places over 100 years ago.

The story is a recounting of actual events that took place on Penikese Island in the 1920s.

2.

As Miss Maggie is sharing some of the information she has learned at the library concerning the leper colony, why is Crow so interested in learning about the various countries Maggie mentions (62)? (from Chapter 9 - 16)

She wants to know if she is really an American.

She wants to know about the geography of these places.

Her skin color is different from other islanders, so she wants to know their origins.

She wants to know if Osh is from any of these countries.

3.

Why do the lookouts shoot rockets into the sky during the storm and the shipwreck? (from Chapters 34 - 40)

They are warning the people on the other islands that the storm is getting worse.

They want to be sure everyone on the island is awake and ready to take in the shipwrecked sailors.

The bright explosion lights up the sky and water so the rescue boats can see where they are going.

They are warning other ships to stay away from the area.

4.

The phrase about the rain "rapping its wet fingers on the windowpanes" (258) is an example of which literary device? (from Chapters 34 - 40)

A simile.

A metaphor.

Anthropomorphism.

Personification.

5.

Why does Crow not go looking for Jason in the end? (from Chapters 34 - 40)

She has had enough adventure and does not want to endanger Osh and Maggie with any other intruders.

She is content with her family just as it is even though some day she hopes their paths will cross.

Osh has convinced her that he will find her some day.

She thinks maybe she might need the extra treasure some day.

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