Beyond the Bright Sea Quiz

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In Crow's description of Mrs. Pelham on Page 148, what does she mean by the phrase, "I wondered what had mapped her face like that"? (from Chapters 17 - 25)

She wondered if Mrs. Pelham and somehow gotten a skin disease from caring for Jason.

She wondered why some people look younger than their age.

She wondered what things had taken place in her life that created the lines and creases on her face.

She wondered why Mrs. Pelham did her makeup like she did.

Why do the lookouts shoot rockets into the sky during the storm and the shipwreck? (from Chapters 34 - 40)

They are warning other ships to stay away from the area.

They are warning the people on the other islands that the storm is getting worse.

The bright explosion lights up the sky and water so the rescue boats can see where they are going.

They want to be sure everyone on the island is awake and ready to take in the shipwrecked sailors.

Why does Crow not go looking for Jason in the end? (from Chapters 34 - 40)

She is content with her family just as it is even though some day she hopes their paths will cross.

She has had enough adventure and does not want to endanger Osh and Maggie with any other intruders.

Osh has convinced her that he will find her some day.

She thinks maybe she might need the extra treasure some day.

Crow comments on the conversation between herself and Mrs. Pelham, "I sat beside her, and when she didn't move away I liked her very much" (150). Why does Crow like Mrs. Pelham? (from Chapters 17 - 25)

The woman is not dismissing her quickly like most adults do with children.

The woman seems like a grandmotherly type.

The woman does not keep her distance even though she knows Crow might have been born of parents with leprosy.

The woman has a nice fragrance about her.

Consider Crow's clothes. What does the phrase "shook the stiff out of it" (96) mean? (from Chapter 9 - 16)

The sea breezes shake the laundry dry and make it nice and soft.

Crow's clothing needs shaking to be softer because it is stiff from the salty seawater.

Crow is smoothing out her laundry from having starched and dried it in the sun.

Crow's shirt is brand new and has not been broken in yet.