Why did Michael write his log as if he was speaking?

He had never been much good at writing.

What was the very last entry Michael wrote in his log?

Stella’s up by the bow barking without a harness clipped on.

Why were Sundays always special for Michael?

His family would go dinghy sailing together with Stella.

Name three places Michael and his family visited.

La Coruna, Cape Town and Sydney

What creatures has Michael seen along the voyage?

Flying fish, Copperhead snake and sheep

Why did Michael and his family set off on the Peggy Sue?

Dad decided to sail around the world after losing his job.

What did Michael learn about his parents during yacht training?

They worked hard and would not give up.

How did Michael describe Stella Artois?

She seemed to know what was about to happen before it did., A one-ear up and one-ear down, black and white sheepdog

How did Michael write the entries in his log?

He didn’t really write it. Rather, he said it., He spoke from his head, down to fingers, pencil and the page

Why has Michael decided to tell this whole extraordinary, true story now?

He wants the world to know how great a man Kensuke is., He promised Kensuke that he would say nothing for 10 years.

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Kensuke's Kingdom_Chapter 1-3

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1
“We had some great days on the water. We were _________ by the speed of the waves."
lunacy
arguing
exhilarated
savaged
2
Why did Michael write his log as if he was speaking?
He had never been much good at writing.
It was a popular way to write in 1987.
He didn’t care about writing.
His parents told him to write this way.
3
What did Michael’s Father call him?
Chatterbox
Big Boy
Monkey Face
Stinker Pot
4
What was the very last entry Michael wrote in his log?
Someone’s got to be at the wheel all the time.
It’s a dark, dark night and he would turn twelve tomorrow.
After Sydney, it’s been just storm after storm.
Stella’s up by the bow barking without a harness clipped on.
5
Michael’s parents were both made redundant. What does ‘redundant’ mean?
Out of a job
Working hard
Sailing in the sea
Saving money
6
Why were Sundays always special for Michael?
His family would go dinghy sailing together with Stella.
He would do a paper round to save up for a mountain bike.
He would play football with Eddie and the Mudlarks.
He would have free time to play Mycraft all day.
7
Name three places Michael and his family visited.
Cape Verde, Barrier Reef and Japan
Southampton, St Helena and Madagascar
La Coruna, Cape Town and Sydney
Lisbon, Rio and Perth
8
What creatures has Michael seen along the voyage?
Flying fish, Copperhead snake and sheep
Basking shark, jellyfish and dolphin
Kangaroo, koala and kiwi bird
Killer whale, elephant and tiger
9
What did Stella Artois do to the letter when it arrived?
She passed it to Michael nicely.
She barked her head off at it.
She savaged it.
She hid it under the sofa.
10
Why did Michael and his family set off on the Peggy Sue?
Dad decided to sail around the world after losing his job.
Losing their jobs, his parents wanted to go find new jobs.
They wanted to visit Uncle John in Australia.
They love sailing and always sail every Sunday.
11
What did Michael learn about his parents during yacht training?
They were given a lot of redundancy money.
They worked hard and would not give up.
They were quiet and always seemed worried.
They liked making jokes and play around.
12
How did Michael describe Stella Artois?
She seemed to know what was about to happen before it did.
A boy who gibbered and screeched in the playground
A one-ear up and one-ear down, black and white sheepdog
He was a great do-it-yourself fanatic.
13
How did Michael write the entries in his log?
He texted map them using dozens of pictures.
He didn’t really write it. Rather, he said it.
He spoke from his head, down to fingers, pencil and the page
He recorded himself speaking on iPad, then wrote it down.
14
Why has Michael decided to tell this whole extraordinary, true story now?
He wants the world to know him and become famous.
He promised Eddie that he would tell him when they grow up.
He wants the world to know how great a man Kensuke is.
He promised Kensuke that he would say nothing for 10 years.

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