Question

the force of the water broke the main mast off at the deck. patricias father grabbed her, and they jumped together into the swirling water. as they swam to the tiny island, patricia spared a quick glance over her shoulder. behind her, the tweedledee rolled and bucked at the mercy of the squall. \well just lay here and catch our breath,\ patricias father told her when they reached the island and ran into the safety of a small cave. \dont worry. someone will find us soon.\ she grasped her fathers hand and found herself envying his courage. patricia had always loved her father, but she had learned to trust him in a new way during the storm. i never thought id actually be living an amazing tale of the seal patricia thought. 1. the central conflict in this story is between ○ a. patricia and nature. ○ b. patricia and her father. ○ c. patricia and joe. ○ d. patricia and herself. 2. why did patricia and her father abandon the boat? ○ a. because they forgot lifejackets ○ b. because they wanted to see the island ○ c. because the storm had damaged it ○ d. because the dockmaster told them to 3. which of the following is developed in this story? ○ a. patricias relationship with joe banks ○ b. patricias relationship with her father ○ c. patricias ability to survive on the island ○ d. patricias desire to become a boat owner 4. how does paragraph 9 influence the plot of the story? ○ a. it reveals that the storm is not as bad as was predicted. ○ b. it creates concern about the characters welfare. ○ c. it proves that patricia is a better sailor than joe. ○ d. it shows mr. graynamores real motivations for the trip.

Explanation:

1. The story shows Patricia and her father facing a storm (nature) as the main conflict.
2. The text mentions the force of the water broke the mast, indicating storm damage led to abandoning the boat.
3. The narrative focuses on Patricia's relationship with her father during the ordeal.
4. The description of the boat at the mercy of the squall creates worry about the characters' safety.

Answer:

1. A. Patricia and nature.
2. C. because the storm had damaged it.
3. B. Patricia's relationship with her father.
4. B. It creates concern about the characters' welfare.