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Where was Lina at the beginning of the story and what time of day was it?
She was on an island; it was evening/dusk
How had Lina and her friends discovered the island?
They were exploring the tributaries of the Tennessee River.
How do we know the island was "obscure"?
It wasn't on any map / Park rangers didn't know about it.
Explain how Lina came to be on the island by herself.
She had gotten in an argument with her friends and they left her there.
What had Lina and her friends argued about? Use the word "rudder" in your answer.
Lina snatched the rudder away from Marie because she didn't know how to steer. Marie cried and Cesar took her side.
What "predicament" did Lina find herself in when she woke up on the island.
Her friends hadn't come back for her AND a thunderstorm was approaching.
Why might Cesar and Marie have been in more danger than Lina?
They may have been in the "treacherous" river during the thunderstorm AND were more likely to be struck by lightning.
How do you know Cesar and Marie had gone home before returning for Lina?
Marie's dad was with them when they returned.
How do you know Lina, Cesar, and Marie remained friends?
They spent the rest of the summer exploring more "tributaries" AND they taught Marie how to steer the boat.
Who in the story was timid and cried easily? How did this character trait affect the events of the story?
Marie was timid and cried when Lina snatched the rudder from her. Cesar took Marie's side.
In what way was the Tennessee river "fickle"?
At times, it was lazy; at other times, it was turbulent.
