Marlin

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//'Sea Witch// By Mike Lefoy
 * Comprehension Questions**

1. How old are the two main characters in our story? 2. Where were they and where was Mum and Dad going? 3. What warning did Mum give them before they left? Why do you think the author began the story with this information? 4. What happened to give the kids a fright? 5. Why did Jeremy shiver even though he wasn't cold? 6. Whay did Kristie try to do after they discovered they were drifting and why didn't it work? 7. On page 13 it says, "...the red marker was receding." What does **receding** mean? 8. How do you think that Mum (Sophie) and Dad felt when they saw the, "...lone mooring bouy."? 9. How did Mum (Sophie) get a message to the twins? 10. How well do you think that Kristie and Jeremy coped given their dangerous situation? 11. Imagine that you were onboard the Sea Witch. How well do you think you would cope in a similar situation?