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Orphans of the Tide - Book Extract Quiz

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What did Ellie do to create a distraction?

Pulled out a whistle and blew it loudly

Lit a small firework to scare the seagulls away

Shouted at the crowd to create chaos

Threw a marble sized device wrapped in yellow paper at the sea wall (correct)

Why did the guardsman yell at Ellie to get away from the whale?

He wanted to handle the situation himself

He believed the whale could be dangerous (correct)

He thought Ellie was causing harm to the whale

He was concerned for her safety

What did Ellie think she heard coming from inside the whale?

Faint singing (correct)

Loud roaring

Whale's heartbeat

Clamor of the crowd

Why were the seagulls frenzied and screeching?

Due to a flash of light caused by Ellie's device Signup and view all the answers

How did Ellie describe the whale's singing?

Mournful and melodious rise and fall Signup and view all the answers

What was the dying whale doing before it closed its eye?

Drifting off to the horizon Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ellie puncture the whale's skin low down?

To prevent gas building up inside Signup and view all the answers

What was Anna's reaction when Ellie started cutting the whale?

She made a comment about the blood and asked to have a turn Signup and view all the answers

What was Ellie's initial reaction when she noticed something holding her ankle?

She dropped the flensing tool and froze with disbelief Signup and view all the answers

What was the general reaction of the crowd when Anna and the guardsman reacted with disbelief?

They expressed confusion and muttering Signup and view all the answers

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The Incident at the Beach

Ellie created a distraction by cutting a hole in the whale's skin to release the trapped girl, Anna.
The guardsman yelled at Ellie to get away from the whale because he thought she was in danger.
Ellie thought she heard a faint cry or whimpering coming from inside the whale.
The seagulls were frenzied and screeching due to the commotion and smell of blood from the injured whale.
Ellie described the whale's singing as a low, mournful sound like a lament.
The dying whale was thrashing about before it closed its eye.
Ellie punctured the whale's skin low down to release Anna, who was trapped inside.
Anna was shocked and panicked when Ellie started cutting the whale.
Ellie's initial reaction when she noticed something holding her ankle was fear and confusion.
The crowd reacted with shock, disbelief, and horror as Anna and the guardsman watched the scene unfold.

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Test your knowledge of the book 'Orphans of the Tide' by Struan Murray with this quiz. Answer questions related to the plot, characters, and themes from this intriguing story.