10 Questions
What did Ellie hear coming from inside the whale?
The whale was singing.
What did Ellie hurl up at the sea wall?
A marble sized device wrapped in yellow paper.
What did the preacher say about whales?
The preacher said whales could breathe fire.
What did the guardsman yell at Ellie to do?
The guardsman yelled at Ellie to get away from the whale.
What was the reaction of the crowd after Ellie's action with the device?
The crowd staggered back and shielded their eyes, shocked into silence.
What color was the eye of the dying whale?
The eye was the dark blue of a cold sea.
What did Ellie do to prevent gas from building up inside the whale?
Ellie cut open the whale's belly low down to prevent gas building up inside.
What was Anna's reaction when the whale was being cut open?
Anna's face had contorted, and her eyes were fixed in disbelief.
What did the old lady do when something unexpected happened?
The old lady screamed.
What was holding Ellie by the ankle when something shocking occurred?
A hand reaching out from the cut in the whale was holding Ellie by the ankle.
Test your knowledge of the intriguing extract from 'Orphans of the Tide' by Struan Murray. Answer questions about the events and characters in this captivating passage.
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