Comprehension and Analysis Questions for "I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916" by Lauren Tarshis
Read the assigned chapters from "I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916" by Lauren Tarshis. Answer the following questions to show your understanding of the story, characters, and important events. Use complete sentences for short answer questions. These questions are designed to help you practice key reading skills from the Arkansas ELA standards, including identifying main ideas, analyzing characters, and using evidence from the text.
Group 1
Answer the following questions based on your reading of the book.
Question 1a
What is the main setting of the story?
Question 1b
Describe Chet Roscow’s personality. Use evidence from the book to support your answer.
Question 1c
What problem does Chet face in the story?
Question 1d
How do Chet’s friends react when he tries to warn them about the shark?
Question 1e
Which of the following best describes the theme of the story?
Question 1f
Give one example from the book where Chet shows courage. Explain why this is an example of courage.
Question 1g
Which event is a turning point in the story?
Question 1h
How does the author build suspense in the story? Give one example from the book.
Question 1i
Why is the story told from Chet’s point of view?
Question 1j
What lesson do you think readers can learn from Chet’s experience?
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