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Abel's mother was not in the dinghy when he ran down the jetty.

False

Abel's mother's skin was tanned and wrinkled from the sun.

True

Abel did not have to untie the bowline before they surged away.

False

Abel's mother asked him to stay close while diving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother were diving for abalone in the ocean

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

They used scuba tanks to collect the abalone from the seabed

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel encountered a terrifying moment when a shark approached him aggressively

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The huge fish that approached Abel was a blue groper

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The blue groper was described as having colorful scales and a large size

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother fed the blue groper an abalone

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The blue groper swiftly devoured the abalone before disappearing into a deep hole

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story emphasizes the disregard for marine life and the lack of importance of conservation

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The underwater setting is not vividly described in the story

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story conveys a sense of adventure, danger, and wonder

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story does not capture the bond between Abel and his mother

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The importance of leaving some abalone to breed and grow is emphasized in the story

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel Jackson's family makes a living by selling abalone shells and fishing off Robbers Head

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's father's body was found after he was buried in the family cemetery

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother lead a self-sufficient life with mains electricity and TV

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel convinces his mother to visit Robbers Head to see Blueback again

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

They encounter Blueback while diving for crayfish, and the groper outsmarts them

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel keeps Blueback a secret from the rest of the world

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story is set in a landlocked town where the sea has no impact on the characters' lives

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel dreams of having a small family of his own in the future

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Jacksons have lived at Longboat Bay for over fifty years, living off the land and sea

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel daydreams about Blueback at school, pondering the fish's age and experiences

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel encounters Blueback while fishing off Longboat Bay

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sea plays a central role in the characters' lives in the story

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel is an experienced abalone diver

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macka disregards safety concerns while diving for abalone

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother jumps into the water to save Macka

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macka was attacked by a shark while diving

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel leaves his home to attend school

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel takes a piece of coral as a memento from a peppermint tree

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text does not suggest any dangers of abalone diving

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story focuses on themes of friendship, loss, and challenges of growing up

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel was able to swim with Blueback despite rough seas

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother did not express concern for Macka's safety

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's father had a shrine under a peppermint tree

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macka operated alone using a hookah while diving

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's father was a pearl diver who died when Abel was two years old

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel is given lines for daydreaming in class, but his thoughts remain fixated on Blueback

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel worries that Blueback's popularity might attract someone who would harm the fish to gain notoriety

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother warns passing boats and fishermen about Blueback to protect the fish from being hunted

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel swims with Blueback at Robbers Head every day, keeping their encounters a secret

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blueback becomes a local legend, with stories spreading about the boy and the fish

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel ponders the mysteries of nature and the passage of time, particularly in relation to the fish Blueback

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel takes care of the ducks and has a close encounter with Blueback while diving with his mother

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mad Macka, an abalone diver, knows about Blueback and assures Abel's mother that the fish is safe with him

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text portrays Abel's deep connection with nature, his contemplation of life's mysteries, and his efforts to protect the natural world

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel wonders about the thoughts of dead people and fish, reflecting on the mysteries of life and death

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story emphasizes the bond between Abel and Blueback, as well as Abel's concern for the fish's safety in the face of growing attention

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother used to feel bad about something that happened before their time, but now they feel they must be even with the sea.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel feels like a speck, like a bubble on the sea, left by a breaking wave, here for a moment and then gone.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel pulls into tiny sheltered coves and swims with his mother in turquoise water beneath streaky cliffs and trees loud with birds.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel drifts amidst huge schools of tuna as they rise around him, feeding like packs of wild dogs on terrified baitfish that leapt across his boat.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother wants to leave their property due to financial strain

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother expresses a desire to die by the sea

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel decides to confront Costello despite feeling helpless

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's hands have become calloused from being at school

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel decides to take action by putting on his wetsuit to confront Costello

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother dislikes inland living and wants to stay by the sea

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother shares her emotional attachment to their home

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother wants to sell their property due to financial strain

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel becomes increasingly distressed by Costello's constructive actions

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel encounters a terrifying moment when a shark approached him aggressively

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Macka, an abalone diver, assures Abel's mother that the fish Blueback is safe with him

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother jumps into the water to save Macka

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother accepted gifts and money from the developers to sell her land in Longboat Bay.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel felt regret for not meeting Costello and was disappointed to learn about him later.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dora, Abel's mother, gave in to the pressure from developers and sold her land in Longboat Bay.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text highlights themes of greed, resilience, and the bond between a mother and her son.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel held his breath during high school years, wondering if his mother would remarry.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The developers resorted to sabotaging Dora's life, including damaging the road and causing mysterious bushfires.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel felt helpless being away from his mother during these struggles.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tiger shark, hooked and dragged with a buoy by Costello, was left to die in agony.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel returned to school after the summer, feeling older and wiser.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother, Dora, resisted pressure from developers who wanted to build a resort in Longboat Bay.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel realized the cruelty of greed when he witnessed the suffering of the tiger shark.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blueback avoided Abel's mother after a Fisheries patrol boat fined Costello and put him out of business.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's academic pursuits bring him closer to understanding the thoughts of fish and the secrets of the sea

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother finds solace and strength in her love for the sea, the bush, her house, and her late husband

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother outlasts sneaky businessmen through calm patience and perseverance

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel witnesses a mass die-off of pilchards along the coast without a clear cause, leaving his mother convinced that 'the ocean is sick'

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel falls in love with Stella, a girl who shares his passion for the sea, and introduces her to his aging mother

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel takes both women to swim with Blueback, an old groper at Robbers Head, where they experience a playful interaction with the fish

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother humorously hints that Stella will have to share Abel, indicating her acceptance of their relationship

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrative weaves themes of love, loss, perseverance, and the unyielding connection to the sea, creating a rich and emotional tapestry

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother's aging becomes apparent to him when standing next to Stella, highlighting his absence from home

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel returns to Longboat Bay during breaks, engaging in traditional activities with his mother and making home improvements

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite his academic pursuits, Abel feels no closer to understanding the thoughts of fish and the secrets of the sea

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text reflects on the enduring bonds of love, the passage of time, and the mysteries of the sea, all intertwined in the lives of the characters

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother find Costello's boat covered in blood with illegal catches of abalone and crayfish

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother goes diving to release the abalone back into the water

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel follows and empties crates of abalone over the side

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel discovers divers spearing a large blue groper, Blueback, and runs out of air

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mother's act of bravery in saving Blueback prevents the spearing of the fish

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Costello and his accomplice stop their illegal fishing activities after the confrontation

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story highlights the duo's compliance with illegal fishing practices

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mother's unconventional behavior makes her blend in with the story's characters

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrative emphasizes the unimportance of standing up against illegal fishing and protecting marine life

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother return to shore without waiting for trouble

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story emphasizes the unimportance of standing up against illegal fishing and protecting marine life

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother's action highlights the importance of defying illegal fishing practices

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's expertise in marine biology led to invitations for lectures and study tours by foreign governments

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stella and Abel had a feast on the cool verandah with a table bristling with crayfish and abalone

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stella and Abel watched dolphins jumping and hooting in the moonlit bay, which was considered a celebration

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel realized he was older than his father while diving in the Greek islands and observing the underwater desert created by dynamite fishing and pollution

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's father died in a diving accident caused by a tiger shark

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The oil tanker accident resulted in oil reaching the shore of Longboat Bay

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dora Jackson witnessed environmental changes in Longboat Bay

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dora's efforts led to the declaration of Longboat Bay as a marine sanctuary

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and Stella were diving when they received the news of Longboat Bay's sanctuary status

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The dream of Abel's mother's death left him feeling happy and content with the sea

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dora's efforts to protect Longboat Bay were unsuccessful

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story reflects on the impact of human activities on the natural world

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother accepted gifts and money from the developers to sell her land in Longboat Bay

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text highlights themes of greed, resilience, and the bond between a mother and her son

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother expresses a desire to leave their property due to financial strain

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother fed the blue groper an abalone

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother, Dora, was known for her long, flowing white hair and her storytelling.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's father believed in introducing Abel to the sea at a young age to prevent homesickness.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fish, Blueback, is described as having a huge head and scales that shine.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's family made a living by selling abalone shells and fishing off Robbers Head.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and Stella continued to work as scientists and study the ocean even after becoming well-known.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The huge blue creature that appeared while diving was a tiger shark.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother, Dora, resisted pressure from developers who wanted to build a resort in Longboat Bay.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother expressed a desire to die by the sea.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother used scuba tanks to collect abalone from the seabed.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story emphasizes the unimportance of standing up against illegal fishing and protecting marine life.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother finds solace and strength in her love for the sea, the bush, her house, and her late husband.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel leaves his home to attend school.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother convinces him to take responsibility for the neglected family property

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother becomes frail and Abel and Stella carry on the traditions of the bay while welcoming their daughter, Dora

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bay is declared a marine reserve while Abel and Stella nurse Stella back to health

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother passes on her love for the sea to the next generation

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's deep connection to the place is evident as he reflects on his father and feels drawn to the bay

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother finds solace and strength in her love for the sea, the bush, her house, and her late husband

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother wants to leave their property due to financial strain

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel's mother expresses a desire to die by the sea

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story emphasizes the unimportance of standing up against illegal fishing and protecting marine life

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text reflects on the enduring bonds of love, the passage of time, and the mysteries of the sea, all intertwined in the lives of the characters

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abel and his mother's action highlights the importance of defying illegal fishing practices

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sea plays a central role in the characters' lives in the story

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abel's Connection with Nature

  • Abel ponders the mysteries of nature and the passage of time, particularly in relation to the fish Blueback
  • Abel is given lines for daydreaming in class, but his thoughts remain fixated on Blueback
  • Abel takes care of the ducks and has a close encounter with Blueback while diving with his mother
  • Abel's father was a pearl diver who died when Abel was two years old, leaving his mother to remember him
  • Abel wonders about the thoughts of dead people and fish, reflecting on the mysteries of life and death
  • Abel swims with Blueback at Robbers Head every day, keeping their encounters a secret
  • Abel's mother warns passing boats and fishermen about Blueback to protect the fish from being hunted
  • Mad Macka, an abalone diver, knows about Blueback and assures Abel's mother that the fish is safe with him
  • Blueback becomes a local legend, with stories spreading about the boy and the fish
  • Abel worries that Blueback's popularity might attract someone who would harm the fish to gain notoriety
  • The text portrays Abel's deep connection with nature, his contemplation of life's mysteries, and his efforts to protect the natural world
  • The story emphasizes the bond between Abel and Blueback, as well as Abel's concern for the fish's safety in the face of growing attention

Mother and Son Stand Up to Illegal Fishing

  • Abel and his mother go out on a boat to confront illegal fishing activity
  • They find Costello's boat covered in blood with illegal catches of abalone and crayfish
  • Abel's mother goes diving to release the abalone back into the water
  • Abel follows and empties crates of abalone over the side
  • He discovers divers spearing a large blue groper, Blueback, and runs out of air
  • His mother intervenes, causing Blueback to escape and saving him
  • They return to shore and wait for trouble, but none comes
  • Costello and his accomplice continue their illegal fishing activities
  • The mother's act of bravery in saving Blueback prevents the spearing of the fish
  • The story highlights the duo's defiance against illegal fishing practices
  • The mother's unconventional behavior makes her stand out in the story
  • The narrative emphasizes the importance of standing up against illegal fishing and protecting marine life

The Legacy of Longboat Bay

  • Abel, a scientist, returns to Longboat Bay, where he is reunited with Dora Jackson and his mother, Stella
  • Dora shares stories of the ocean and the sanctuary status granted to the bay
  • Stella falls and breaks her hip, prompting Abel to take responsibility for the neglected family property
  • Abel's deep connection to the place is evident as he reflects on his father and feels drawn to the bay
  • Stella convinces Abel to stay and care for their home, leading him to quit his job and dedicate himself to Longboat Bay
  • Abel and Stella nurse Stella back to health and witness the bay being declared a marine reserve
  • Abel's mother becomes frail, and Abel and Stella carry on the traditions of the bay while welcoming their daughter, Dora
  • The story ends with Abel's mother watching the ocean from her bed, having passed on her love for the sea to the next generation.

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