STUDY GUIDE
the
captains
courageous
Rudyard Kipling
STUDY GUIDE
Literature Set 1 (1719-1844)
A Christmas Carol
The Count of Monte Cristo
Frankenstein
Gulliver’s Travels
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Last of the Mohicans
Oliver Twist
Pride and Prejudice
Robinson Crusoe
The Swiss Family Robinson
The Three Musketeers
Literature Set 2 (1845-1884)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Around the World in 80 Days
Great Expectations
Jane Eyre
The Man in the Iron Mask
Moby Dick
The Prince and the Pauper
The Scarlet Letter
A Tale of Two Cities
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Literature Set 3 (1886-1908)
The Call of the Wild
Captains Courageous
Dracula
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Jungle Book
Kidnapped
The Red Badge of Courage
The Time Machine
Treasure Island
The War of the Worlds
White Fang
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| Contents |
Notes to the Teacher . . . . . . . . . . .
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Facts About the Author . . . . . . . .
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Facts About the Times . . . . . . . . .
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Facts About the Characters . . . . . .
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Chapter Summaries . . . . . . . . . . .
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Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Literary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER EXERCISES
16 Personalizing Story
Events, Ch. 6 . . . . . . . . . .
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17 Words and Meanings, Ch. 7 .
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18 Comprehension Check, Ch. 7
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19 Mystery Words, Ch. 7 . . . . .
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20 Words and Meanings, Ch. 8 .
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21 Inference, Ch. 8 . . . . . . . . .
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22 Words and Meanings, Ch. 9 .
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23 Sequence of Events, Ch. 9 .
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24 Cause and Effect, Ch. 9 . . .
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1 Words and Meanings, Ch. 1 .
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2 Cause and Effect, Ch. 1 . . .
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3 Synonyms and Antonyms, Ch. 1
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4 Words and Meanings, Ch. 2 .
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5 Comprehension Check, Ch. 2
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6 Character Study, Ch. 2 . . . .
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7 Words and Meanings, Ch. 3 .
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8 Sequence of Events, Ch. 3 .
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9 Words and Meanings, Ch. 4 .
27 Beyond the Text . . . . . . . . .
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10 Comprehension Check, Ch. 4
28 Plot Study . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11 Synonyms and Antonyms, Ch. 4
29 Theme Analysis . . . . . . . . .
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12 Words and Meanings, Ch. 5 .
30 Character Study . . . . . . . . .
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13 Comprehension Check, Ch. 5
31 Vocabulary Study . . . . . . . .
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14 Words and Meanings, Ch. 6 .
32 Glossary Study . . . . . . . . . .
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15 Sequence of Events, Ch. 6 .
33 Book Review, Part 1 . . . . . .
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33 Book Review, Part 2 . . . . .
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END-OF-BOOK EXERCISES
25 Book Sequence . . . . . . . . . .
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26 Final Exam, Part 1 . . . . . . .
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26 Final Exam, Part 2 . . . . . . .
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UNIVERSAL EXERCISES
Captains Courageous • Chapter 1
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WORDS AND MEANINGS
name
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date
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A. Complete the crossword puzzle with words from Chapter 1.
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the color and appearance of the skin, especially the skin of the face
movement of something from
a ship into the water
person or thing that causes trouble
or bother
flat-bottomed rowboat with high
sides, usually used for fishing
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that person dies
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1. quiet; still; undisturbed
2. very great pain in the
body or mind
3. ship with two or more masts and sails
set lengthwise
6. solid-colored sport jacket, often with
metal buttons
B. Use words from the puzzle to complete the sentences.
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1. Someone with a pasty, yellow _____________________ does not look healthy.
2. A man fishing in a _____________________ witnessed Harvey’s accident.
3. Harvey was the _____________________ to a great fortune.
4. Disko said, “Nobody falls _____________________ in a dead
_____________________ sea.”
5. The _____________________ We’re Here was from the town of Gloucester.
6. Harvey wore knee pants and a cherry-colored _____________________.
7. The seasick boy was in _____________________ as he lay on the deck.
8. A fellow passenger on the ocean liner called Harvey a ____________________.
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Captains Courageous • Chapter 1
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CAUSE AND EFFECT
name
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date
_______________________
A. Read the cause on the left. Then write a letter to match each cause with its effect on
the right.
1. _____ Manuel sees someone falling
a. Fishing boats know to
off the ocean liner. keep their distance.
2. _____ The door of the smoking b. Harvey ends up flat on his
room is left open. back with a bloody nose.
3. _____ Harvey accuses Disko of
c. Harvey wakes up in a
stealing his money. dark, smelly room.
4. _____ The ocean liner blows
d. He becomes dizzy and
its whistle. sick to his stomach.
5. _____ Manuel brings Harvey back e. A big wave washes him
to the We’re Here. overboard.
6. _____ Mrs. Cheyne can’t control
f. He pulls Harvey into
her son. his dory.
7. _____ Harvey curls up on the
g. Harvey becomes spoiled,
deck of the ocean liner. rude, and wild.
8. _____ Harvey smokes a thin,
black cigar.
h. Fog rolls in.
B. In your own words, explain the effect of each cause below.
1. Harvey discovers that his money is missing from his pocket.
___________________________________________________________________
2. Harvey offers Disko money to take him to New York.
___________________________________________________________________
3. Dan orders Harvey to go to Disko’s cabin.
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Captains Courageous • Chapter 1
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SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
name
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date
_______________________
A. Circle the hidden words. They may go up, down, across, backward, or
diagonally. Check off each word as you find it.
___ BITTER
___ RUDE
___ FLAVOR
___ CALM
___ AGONY
___ SOGGY
___ SWAYED
___ DINGY
___ SILENCE
___ ERROR
___ STAGGERED
___ SHRUNK
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(words with the same or similar meanings) or antonyms (words with
opposite meanings).
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SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
1. mistake / __________________ 7. dry /________________________
2. taste /_____________________
8. courteous / ___________________
3. lurched / __________________
9. sweet / ______________________
4. dirty / ____________________
10. expanded / ___________________
5. misery / ___________________
11. clamor /_____________________ 6. rocked / ___________________
12. turbulent / ___________________
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