How did Michael write the entries in his log?

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

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

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

He had never been much good at writing.

What creatures has Michael seen along the voyage?

Flying fish, Copperhead snake and sheep

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.

Name three places Michael and his family visited.

La Coruna, Cape Town and Sydney

Why were Sundays always special for Michael?

His family would go dinghy sailing together with Stella.

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

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

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.

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Chp 1-3 Kensuke's Kingdom

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Reading comprehension of Kensuke's Kingdom Chapter 1-3

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

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