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Three-sided Sophie refers to the different aspects of her personality: dreamy and romantic, logical and down-to-earth, hardheaded and impulsive.
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Sophie's father believes that if she can bring all three sides of her personality together, she will be all set.
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Sophie's dream of crossing the sea alone is encouraged by those around her.
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Sophie's father calls her 'Three-sided Sophie' because she is always indecisive.
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True or false: The protagonist's uncles and cousins accompany her on a forty-five-foot sailboat across the ocean.
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True or false: The protagonist's mother expresses concern about the influence of her uncles on the sailing trip.
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True or false: The uncles initially support the protagonist's decision to sail across the ocean.
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True or false: The protagonist's grandfather's presence on the other side of the ocean brings comfort to her mother.
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True or false: Bompie's decision to return to England is not significant to the family.
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True or false: The protagonist's family has recently moved to a small town near the Mississippi River.
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True or false: The protagonist's classmates have also dreamed of sailing on the open ocean.
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True or false: The protagonist's longing for freedom is evident in her interactions with her friends.
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True or false: The protagonist's sailing adventure is set to begin before the end of the school year.
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True or false: The protagonist's parents show concern for her well-being by insisting on driving her to meet her uncles and cousins.
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Uncle Mo was the only crew member who did not work on repairing, redesigning, and cleaning The Wanderer
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The boat was lifted into the water with a crane
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The crew's journey from Connecticut to England included stops at Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Cape Cod
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Uncle Dock estimated the journey to take three to four months
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Cody kept a 'dog-log' for a summer project instead of reading books
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The crew had daily chores, duty watches, and each member had to teach something during the journey
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The crew encountered perfect weather and had a smooth journey towards Block Island
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Sophie had visited Block Island with her parents and grandfather before the journey
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Sophie was assigned to clean the boat's bilge without proposing a redesign
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Sophie was allowed to tackle the task of cleaning the bilge after proposing a redesign
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Uncle Dock kept the official captain's log with neat maps charting the journey
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The crew embarked on a journey from Connecticut to England on a different boat, not The Wanderer
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True or false: The protagonist is comfortable with the idea of clubbing and gutting fish, and does not find it necessary?
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True or false: The protagonist expresses frustration with their father's behavior and admires Sophie's positive attitude despite being an orphan?
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True or false: The group anchors The Wanderer in Block Island and encounters some serious interactions?
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True or false: The protagonist experiences a sense of freedom and adventure while up the mast and on the boat?
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True or false: The protagonist witnesses Cody's unexpected tenderness towards a fuzzy chick, showing a different side of his personality?
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True or false: The protagonist yearns for the open ocean and the freedom of sailing, expressing a desire to catch fish and be a voyager?
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True or false: Brian's behavior is described as annoying, and he is seen being dismissive towards Sophie's feelings about her mother?
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True or false: The text captures the protagonist's longing for adventure and their simple relationships with their boat family?
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True or false: The protagonist is comfortable with the idea of clubbing and gutting fish, and does not find it necessary?
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True or false: The protagonist seeks solace from their father's behavior by spending time with Sophie and Brian?
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True or false: The protagonist's ambivalence towards the journey and their boat family is evident?
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True or false: The protagonist desires to stay away from the open ocean and the freedom of sailing, expressing a desire to avoid catching fish and be a stationary?
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Uncle Mo is supportive and encouraging towards Sophie's journey
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The boat, The Wanderer, is in perfect condition and does not need any repairs
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Uncle Stew and Brian are responsible for organizing tasks and making lists for the boat preparations
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Cody always follows his father's instructions without any disagreement
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Sophie's mother finds Cody charming and safe for Sophie to be around
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The boat is equipped with sleeping quarters for four people
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Sophie's mother hopes to experience Sophie's journey through her writing upon her return
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Sophie's uncles and cousins are not involved in the preparations for the journey
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Uncle Dock is calm and unfazed by the work and mishaps, adopting a 'we'll just fix it' attitude
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Sophie's family is fully supportive of her desire to sail across the ocean
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Sophie's father is the only one who understands her need for the journey
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The boat is in need of extensive repairs, including work on the rudder, keel, bilge, electrics, and overall sprucing up
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True or false: Uncle Mo was the only one who found the juggling lesson stupid and got ugly after that
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True or false: The crew is leaving for Nova Scotia, a straight ocean sail that should take three or four days, with no sight of land
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True or false: Brian asked Sophie if she likes Sophie better than him and Sophie said 'yep'
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True or false: The crew stopped the juggling lesson because it got ugly after Brian and Uncle Dock started going over the charts and trying to catch the weather forecast on the radio
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True or false: Bompie wanted to cross the river by walking on the train tracks because he didn't want to walk two miles down to the pedestrian bridge?
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True or false: Bompie heard a train approaching while walking across the train tracks?
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True or false: Sophie described the train as rumbling when Bompie heard it?
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True or false: The characters arrive at Seal Cove on Grand Manan and are greeted by locals?
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True or false: The group goes lobstering with a local named Frank on his boat, Frank’s Fort?
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True or false: The text vividly describes the sights and smells of the fishing environment on Grand Manan?
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True or false: The characters encounter empty lobster pots and learn about sea fleas from Frank?
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True or false: A female lobster carrying eggs is thrown back into the water to continue the cycle?
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True or false: The protagonist yearns for the open ocean and the freedom of sailing, expressing a desire to catch fish and be a voyager?
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True or false: Sophie's father believes that if she can bring all three sides of her personality together, she will be all set?
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True or false: The boat, The Wanderer, is in perfect condition and does not need any repairs?
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True or false: The crew's journey from Connecticut to England included stops at Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Cape Cod?
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True or false: The protagonist's uncles and cousins accompany her on a forty-five-foot sailboat across the ocean?
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True or false: The crew encounters challenges such as tacking, heeling, and leaks in the aft cabin.
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True or false: The boat is in need of extensive repairs, including work on the rudder, keel, bilge, electrics, and overall sprucing up?
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True or false: Sophie's family is fully supportive of her desire to sail across the ocean?
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True or false: The crew adjusts shifts to have three people on watch during foggy conditions.
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True or false: Uncle Stew emphasizes the importance of learning sextant readings for the crew's safety.
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True or false: Tensions arise among the crew, particularly with Cody's lack of seriousness, causing annoyance.
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True or false: The narrative blurs the boundaries of time, as Sophie has a dream about being adrift in the ocean with no food.
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True or false: The crew had daily chores, duty watches, and each member had to teach something during the journey.
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True or false: The crew sails through the Gulf of Maine towards Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, west of Nova Scotia.
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True or false: Uncle Dock refers to the wind as a 'capricious lady' due to its unpredictable nature.
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True or false: Dolphins visit the boat three times, providing a sense of grace and beauty.
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True or false: The crew encountered perfect weather and had a smooth journey towards Block Island.
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True or false: Uncle Dock estimated the journey to take three to four months.
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True or false: Sophie expresses her exhaustion and the overwhelming amount of learning about sailing, navigation, and weather.
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True or false: The protagonist suspects that Uncle Dock may be intentionally delaying the trip and has reservations about the boat's condition.
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True or false: The protagonist faces gender stereotypes and expectations, particularly regarding her role in sailing and domestic tasks.
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True or false: The crew goes clamming with Frank's elderly father, who shares his deep connection to the island and his family's history there.
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True or false: The clam digging process is described as challenging due to the presence of seaweed, water, and deep-buried clams, leading some to lose interest.
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True or false: The text overall touches on themes of family, gender roles, personal reflection, and the protagonist's experiences during the trip.
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True or false: The protagonist feels drawn to the close-knit community and family life on Grand Manan and gains insights into her uncles during the experience.
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True or false: Cody, another crew member, handles stereotypical comments with humor, while the protagonist admits to reacting rudely at times.
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True or false: The protagonist reflects on the importance of documenting her experiences and memories to preserve the substance of her life.
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True or false: The protagonist's mother expressed worry and concern about her safety while on the trip.
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True or false: The protagonist's mother mentioned that Bompie, her grandfather, seemed confused and called her by her grandmother's name, causing concern.
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True or false: The crew encountered perfect weather and had a smooth journey towards Block Island.
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True or false: The crew's journey from Connecticut to England included stops at Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Cape Cod.
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True or false: The protagonist wonders about Bompie's real name.
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True or false: Sophie shares Bompie's advice about the importance of the journey, not just the destination.
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True or false: Tension arises between Brian and Sophie over a clamming story involving Bompie.
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True or false: The protagonist's mom offers her a chance to change her mind about the trip.
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True or false: The protagonist questions her father's motive for inviting her on the trip.
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True or false: The protagonist enjoys being away from Brian's lectures but is intrigued by Sophie's Bompie stories.
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True or false: The crew's journey from Connecticut to England included stops at Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Cape Cod.
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True or false: Sophie's father believes that if she can bring all three sides of her personality together, she will be all set.
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True or false: The boat was lifted into the water with a crane.
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True or false: Three-sided Sophie refers to the different aspects of her personality: dreamy and romantic, logical and down-to-earth, hardheaded and impulsive.
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True or false: The text captures the protagonist's longing for adventure and their simple relationships with their boat family?
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True or false: Brian asked Sophie if she likes Sophie better than him and Sophie said 'yep'
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True or false: Uncle Dock estimates the journey to take three to four months?
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True or false: The crew encounters dozens of seals surrounding them as they leave the Bay of Fundy?
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True or false: Uncle Mo sketches the seals and teaches Sophie how to draw them?
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True or false: The crew's first couple of hours at sea were frenzied, with everyone double-checking their stuff and arguing over space?
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True or false: The characters use the phonetic alphabet to refer to each other?
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True or false: Repairing the mainsail involves sewing and installing new grommets?
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True or false: Cody's attempt to mock Uncle Stew with newfound knowledge is successful?
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True or false: The crew encounters challenges such as tacking, heeling, and leaks in the aft cabin?
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True or false: The crew sails through the Gulf of Maine towards Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, west of Nova Scotia?
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True or false: Cody always follows his father's instructions without any disagreement?
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True or false: Sophie's dream of crossing the sea alone is encouraged by those around her?
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True or false: The crew encountered perfect weather and had a smooth journey towards Block Island?
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True or false: Uncle Dock estimated the journey to take three to four months?
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True or false: Tensions arise among the crew, particularly with Cody's lack of seriousness, causing annoyance?
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True or false: The boat, The Wanderer, is in perfect condition and does not need any repairs?
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True or false: The protagonist suspects that Uncle Dock may be intentionally delaying the trip and has reservations about the boat's condition?
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Uncle Stew enjoyed working in insurance and was fired from his job
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Sophie feels conflicted about using ham radio to communicate with her father
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The crew encounters spooky fog, making the sea seem like a horror movie
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Sophie dreams about reuniting with Bompie in England
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The crew of The Wanderer spends their time trimming sails, cooking, and keeping things in order
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Sophie continues to learn radio code and finds it very cool and exciting
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The crew encounters a lone sailor in distress and Uncle Stew worries about him
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Sophie learns about life insurance and asks Uncle Stew why it's useful
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Uncle Stew is unsure of what he wants to do next, feeling lost and pitiful
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Sophie spells her name in radio code and finds it cool
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The crew embarked on a journey from Connecticut to England on a different boat, not The Wanderer
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The protagonist feels drawn to the close-knit community and family life on Grand Manan and gains insights into her uncles during the experience
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True or false: The girl's fascination with phosphorescent plankton leads her to desire to decode their message
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True or false: The girl prefers steering the boat herself rather than using the autohelm
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True or false: The girl's grandfather advised her on suffering and character building
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True or false: The girl's determination to steer the boat herself reflects her reflections on the character-building nature of suffering
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True or false: The girl's father's behavior during a phone call with her mother was uncharacteristic and emotionally vulnerable
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True or false: The girl's observations about her father's behavior and emotions during a phone call with her mother were positive
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True or false: The girl's worries about being cooped up on the boat with her family members are unfounded
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True or false: The crew encountered challenges as they set sail despite the excitement and sense of freedom the girl feels
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True or false: The girl's experience of doing two-person watches at sea was uneventful and without any preference
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True or false: The girl's recollection of her grandfather's advice about suffering and character building was negative
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True or false: The girl's perspective on the challenges and rewards of facing suffering and how it shapes an individual is negative
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True or false: The girl's father's offer of pizza after an emotional phone call with her mother was dismissive
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True or false: The crew encounters rain, fog, and a tense radar situation with blips on the radar and a potential collision.
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True or false: The crew experiences fatigue due to the physical and mental effort required for even simple tasks on the boat.
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True or false: Despite the challenges, the narrator expresses a fondness for living on a boat and the sense of being a self-contained unit charging across the ocean.
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True or false: The narrator has a recurring dream about a towering wave, emphasizing the omnipresence of the ocean.
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True or false: The crew member's struggles and moments of joy are documented through their daily experiences on the boat.
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True or false: The crew had daily chores, duty watches, and each member had to teach something during the journey.
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True or false: The crew's journey from Connecticut to England included stops at Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Cape Cod.
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True or false: The crew is leaving for Nova Scotia, a straight ocean sail that should take three or four days, with no sight of land.
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True or false: The protagonist's mom offers her a chance to change her mind about the trip.
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True or false: The protagonist wonders about Bompie's real name.
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True or false: The clam digging process is described as challenging due to the presence of seaweed, water, and deep-buried clams, leading some to lose interest.
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True or false: Uncle Dock estimated the journey to take three to four months.
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True or false: The protagonist's uncle traded his best fishing rod to the boat's owner because they were very poor at the time?
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True or false: The pearly gray whale rose slowly out of the water, captivating Rosalie and the narrator?
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True or false: Rosalie ended up marrying someone else, despite her fascination with the whales?
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True or false: Brian, another character in the story, is not as interested in whales as the protagonist and finds them less interesting than books and charts?
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True or false: The crew encountered challenges while attempting to put up the heavy-duty storm trysail, with half the grommets tearing out before it was fully raised?
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True or false: Uncle Mo was pushed up against the narrator by a blast of wind, flattening her against the jackstays?
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True or false: The main sail was ripping all along the top of the sail due to the tension on the sails?
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True or false: The crew was able to successfully set up the heavy-duty storm trysail without any grommets tearing out?
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True or false: The Wanderer has traveled over 1,300 miles, over halfway to Bompie, with three more time zones ahead.
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True or false: Uncle Stew warns about sudden, violent storms due to the combination of the Labrador Current and the Gulf Stream.
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True or false: During a thunderstorm, Uncle Stew orders the electrics to be turned off to avoid being a lightning rod, while Cody becomes the ham radio king.
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True or false: The crew attempts to reach the narrator's father without success, feeling both excited and annoyed by the attempt.
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True or false: The little kid's mother saved the little kid from drowning, but the little kid still loves the water and ocean.
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True or false: The combination of the Labrador Current and the Gulf Stream creates 'very interesting weather patterns,' according to Uncle Stew.
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True or false: The crew experiences the thrill and challenge of sailing through a thunderstorm, feeling alive and working together with the boat.
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True or false: The boat is currently about 500 miles east of Newfoundland and 900 miles south of Greenland, experiencing cold weather but warming up near the Gulf Stream.
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True or false: The crew makes contact with civilization nearly every night, and Cody attempts to reach familiar voices through ham radio.
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True or false: The narrator reflects on the importance of self-reliance versus relying on others, feeling conflicted after a conversation with Uncle Dock.
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True or false: The crew attempts to reach the narrator's father without success, feeling both excited and annoyed by the attempt.
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True or false: Sophie acts weird and suffocates below deck, showing signs of worry about the little kid.
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True or false: Sophie wakes up feeling a strange hatred for the sea
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True or false: Uncle Stew hints at a search for Rosalie, causing Sophie to question their true destination
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True or false: Uncle Dock expresses existential concerns to Sophie during a night watch
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True or false: Sophie struggles to sleep due to various disturbances on the boat
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True or false: Sophie recounts a story about a child's frightening experience at the ocean
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True or false: The family dynamics on the boat are tense and filled with conflict
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True or false: The journey on the boat is emotionally and physically challenging for Sophie
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True or false: Sophie contemplates life insurance and the happiness of others
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True or false: Sophie comforts her sister, who is having nightmares about a traumatic childhood experience at the ocean
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True or false: The crew encounters challenges such as tacking, heeling, and leaks in the aft cabin
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True or false: Uncle Stew enjoyed working in insurance and was fired from his job
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True or false: Sophie's family is fully supportive of her desire to sail across the ocean
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True or false: The narrator and Brian observe marine life such as whales and dolphins from the boat.
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True or false: Uncle Mo sketches the dolphins and reflects on their childlike energy and curiosity.
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True or false: Sophie becomes attached to a black bird and worries about its well-being.
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True or false: Bompie defies the ban and jumps into the water, hitting rocks and getting hurt.
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True or false: Brian questions why Bompie keeps going into the water despite the trouble he faces.
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True or false: The narrator suggests that Bompie keeps going into the water because of his experiences.
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True or false: Sophie shares that Bompie's punishment was not apple pie, but blueberry pie.
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True or false: The crew encounters challenges such as tacking, heeling, and leaks in the aft cabin.
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True or false: The protagonist's uncles and cousins accompany her on a forty-five-foot sailboat across the ocean?
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True or false: The protagonist yearns for the open ocean and the freedom of sailing, expressing a desire to catch fish and be a voyager?
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True or false: The text captures the protagonist's longing for adventure and their simple relationships with their boat family?
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True or false: The boat is in need of extensive repairs, including work on the rudder, keel, bilge, electrics, and overall sprucing up?
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The protagonist in 'The Wanderer' feels uneasy during the uncles' reminiscence about the 'Blue Bopper' adventure
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The crew faces increasing wind and waves, feeling doomed and struggling to stay afloat
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The protagonist expresses a desire to catch fish and be a voyager, embracing the freedom of sailing
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The crew battles rough seas and deals with a broken main boom
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The crew fights to secure loose items as the wind increases, facing fierce waves
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The protagonist feels capable and helpful in the crisis, regardless of gender
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The boat faces technical issues with cracks in the booms and a broken water maker
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The crew rides the waves like a roller coaster, a mix of excitement and fear
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The crew encounters a lone sailor in distress and Uncle Stew worries about him
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The crew struggles with the stench on the boat and the need for repairs
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The boat is equipped with sleeping quarters for four people
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The crew experiences fatigue due to the physical and mental effort required for even simple tasks on the boat
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True or false: The wind howls 'Hooo-rrrrrr. Hooo-rrrrr.' and tries to blow the crew over
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True or false: Uncle Stew made hot chocolate to warm the crew as they gathered to figure out what to do next
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True or false: The crew is bone-tired from battling the wind and waves
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True or false: The sea looks white and eerie, with the wind blowing at fifty knots
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Uncle Stew, known as I-Never-Get-Seasick Stew, is seasick and the rest of the crew is covering his shifts.
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The crew is fighting the wind and struggling to communicate above the noise.
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Cody insists that Sophie wear a safety harness, despite her belief that the weather is improving.
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A massive wave, at least fifty feet high and entirely white, approaches the boat.
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Despite Sophie's warning, the wave hits the boat, causing chaos and throwing her overboard.
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The crew's movements on deck appear graceful and choreographed despite the choppy seas.
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The crew faces the challenge of surviving the storm at sea.
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The crew's determination to survive is evident as they face the dangerous conditions.
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Sophie fears her legs are broken after the wave hits.
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Uncle Dock believes that it is Sophie's story to tell about what happened to her parents.
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The crew's efforts to navigate the storm are described in vivid detail.
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Uncle Stew helps Sophie back inside the boat after she is thrown overboard.
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True or false: The crew faces a heated altercation on deck resulting in a potential accident, and subsequent avoidance between the involved parties?
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True or false: The crew battles with ferocious wind and waves, causing emotional distress among the members?
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True or false: The crew is relying on the hope that the wind will die down soon, despite the challenging conditions?
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True or false: A story is shared about Bompie's experience with the ocean, highlighting the struggle and exhaustion he faced?
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True or false: The crew experiences fear and struggle in a force-ten gale, with waves and winds posing significant threats?
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True or false: The crew's persistence and determination to survive the treacherous conditions at sea is evident?
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True or false: The protagonist's father reflects on their relationship and expresses regret?
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True or false: The crew's reliance on the hope that the wind will die down soon, despite the challenging conditions, is evident?
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True or false: The crew's fear and struggle in a force-ten gale, with waves and winds posing significant threats, is depicted?
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True or false: The decision not to raise the storm sail due to limited halyards and stress on the booms is made?
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True or false: The crew experiences the intense battle with ferocious wind and waves, causing emotional distress among the members?
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True or false: The feeling of loneliness and vulnerability among the crew while facing the harsh conditions at sea is highlighted?
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True or false: Cody asks for pie in reference to Bompie's tradition of having pie after surviving something
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True or false: The crew uses a sextant for navigation after the GPS fails
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True or false: Cody reflects on the importance of feeling useful and being noticed
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True or false: Cody contacts a Canadian warship for help and verifies their position
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True or false: The crew is struggling with exhaustion and the boat is in need of repair
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True or false: The crew is tired but manages to get the sails up and the boat running
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True or false: The boat is soaked and only the forecabin is partly dry
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True or false: The crew's fear and exhaustion after surviving a wave
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True or false: Uncle Stew emphasizes the importance of learning sextant readings for the crew's safety
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True or false: The protagonist feels drawn to the close-knit community and family life on Grand Manan and gains insights into her uncles during the experience
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True or false: The girl's uncles and cousins accompany her on a forty-five-foot sailboat across the ocean
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True or false: The protagonist feels capable and helpful in the crisis, regardless of gender
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Surviving a Boat Disaster
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True or false: Sophie tended to Cody's head injuries and comforted him, feeling overwhelmed and in shock herself?
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True or false: The boat suffered extensive damage, including broken equipment, ripped canvas, and waterlogged interiors?
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True or false: The group struggled to navigate the damaged boat, with multiple injuries and seasickness affecting them?
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True or false: The physical toll of the disaster left the group in a sorry state, with injuries and seasickness affecting everyone?
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True or false: Emotionally, Sophie felt fragmented and vulnerable, fearing that she might break under the strain?
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True or false: Cody's injuries remained a concern, with his face still showing the effects of the boat's impact?
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True or false: The group faced the challenge of navigating the damaged boat and overcoming physical and emotional trauma?
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True or false: Sophie reflected on the physical remnants of the disaster, such as the safety harness that saved lives?
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True or false: The crew encountered challenges such as tacking, heeling, and leaks in the aft cabin?
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True or false: The protagonist enjoys being away from Brian's lectures but is intrigued by Sophie's Bompie stories?
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True or false: The crew's journey from Connecticut to England included stops at Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Cape Cod?
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True or false: Sophie's parents died at the same time
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True or false: Brian wonders if Sophie made up the Bompie stories
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True or false: Sophie is dreaming about being adrift in the ocean with no food
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True or false: Sophie knows Bompie stories that the others do not
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True or false: Uncle Mo's juggling skills impress everyone and he involves the family in juggling apples in the backyard.
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True or false: Rosalie left for Spain, causing distress and confusion among the family members.
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True or false: Uncle Dock proposed to Rosalie, but she felt it was too soon to consider marriage.
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True or false: Uncle Dock decides to stay in England to look after Bompie.
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True or false: Brian expresses sadness at Uncle Dock sacrificing his own happiness to care for Bompie.
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True or false: The family presents Bompie and other members with personalized drawings created by Uncle Mo.
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True or false: The drawings evoke strong emotions and admiration from the recipients, highlighting Uncle Mo's artistic talent and the deep connection between the family members.
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True or false: Cody surprises Uncle Mo with a drawing of him and presents it as a gift, symbolizing the strong bond and appreciation between them.
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True or false: The family's gift exchange demonstrates their close-knit relationship and the significance of their shared experiences on The Wanderer.
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True or false: Bompie's enthusiastic reaction to the drawings reflects the emotional impact of the family's gesture and the value of their time together.
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True or false: Family members bombard Uncle Dock with questions about Rosalie's sudden departure and express their desire for him to stop her or go after her.
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True or false: Despite initial relief, Brian expresses anger at Uncle Dock sacrificing his own happiness to care for Bompie.
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True or false: The protagonist's traumatic experience involving a boat, cold, and loss is actually Bompie's story, not the protagonist's.
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True or false: The letters given to the protagonist by Bompie reveal a familial bond and detail Bompie's experiences growing up.
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True or false: The family argues about whether Bompie should be taken back to America or stay in England despite his frail condition.
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True or false: Bompie expresses his desire to stay in his home in England, surrounded by roses and lavender.
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True or false: The protagonist offers to take care of Bompie for the summer, ending the family's debate.
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True or false: Brian's decision to learn how to make the apple pie shows a commitment to family traditions.
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True or false: The narrative captures the complexities of family dynamics, personal histories, and the process of decision-making in the face of difficult circumstances.
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True or false: The family shares a poignant moment over an apple pie made by Uncle Mo, using a recipe from Grandma's cookbook.
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True or false: The family is distracted when Rosalie arrives and goes for a walk, relieving the tension.
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True or false: The family dynamics involve moments of tension, reconciliation, and shared experiences, highlighting the complexities of decision-making and familial relationships.
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True or false: The crew encounters challenges such as tacking, heeling, and leaks in the aft cabin.
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True or false: The crew uses a sextant for navigation after the GPS fails.
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True or false: Bompie's cottage is described as having high ceilings and spacious rooms?
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True or false: Bompie initially recognized the visitors and was awake most of the time during their first day there?
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True or false: Bompie's confusion leads to him mistaking the visitors for other people, showing signs of memory loss?
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True or false: Sophie's storytelling triggers Bompie's memories, particularly about incidents involving fire, and he easily recalls all details?
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True or false: The group spends a short amount of time at Bompie's cottage, feeling like it has been less than a week since their arrival?
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True or false: Bompie's appearance is described as having sharp features, dark complexion, and long silver hair?
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True or false: Bompie's confusion causes him to recall details from his past in England with great clarity?
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True or false: The cottage is described as unremarkable, with no mention of roses, lavender, or fireplaces?
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True or false: Bompie's confusion leads to him recalling details about the group's journey across England with perfect accuracy?
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True or false: Sophie's storytelling seems to disengage Bompie, prompting him to forget details from his past in Kentucky?
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True or false: Bompie struggles to recall certain details about Sophie's stories, particularly the parts involving water?
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True or false: The group spends their time at Bompie's cottage feeling like it has been less than a week since their arrival?
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True or false: Uncle Dock receives a drawing from Sophie, meant for Rosalie, featuring three whales?
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True or false: Sophie's dad enrolls in art classes at night, fulfilling his passion for art?
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True or false: The trio plans to build a blue raft named The Blue Bopper Wanderer, recalling Bompie's past?
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True or false: Uncle Dock informs that The Wanderer is fixed and plans to take Bompie on a sail next month?
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True or false: Sierra, Brian, and Sophie plan to meet at Sophie’s to explore the Ohio River on a raft?
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True or false: The family enjoys a homecoming meal of barbecued chicken and corn on the cob, with plans to explore the Ohio River on a raft?
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True or false: Uncle Stew finds a job charting the ocean bottom, intriguing Sophie at first?
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True or false: Sophie expresses concern about Bompie falling overboard and suggests sailing to Spain?
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True or false: The crew plans to sail to Nova Scotia, a straight ocean sail that should take three or four days, with no sight of land?
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True or false: Sophie and Cody reminisce about their trip on The Wanderer, including their various stops?
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True or false: Uncle Mo gifts Sophie a drawing of her swinging in a bosun’s chair with dolphins below?
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True or false: Sophie speculates about her early memories and her first Bompie and parents?
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Study Notes
The Wanderer: Preparing for a Journey
- Sophie's family is indifferent to her desire to sail across the ocean, except for her father who understands her need for the journey.
- Sophie's mother is fearful of the trip and has concerns about potential dangers at sea.
- Sophie is preparing to sail on The Wanderer, a 45-foot sailboat belonging to her Uncle Dock.
- The boat is in need of extensive repairs, including work on the rudder, keel, bilge, electrics, and overall sprucing up.
- Sophie's uncles and cousins are involved in the preparations, with Uncle Stew and his son Brian focused on organizing tasks and making lists.
- Uncle Mo supervises the work and often criticizes his son, Cody, who seems to selectively ignore his father's instructions.
- Cody, whom Sophie's mother finds charming but dangerous, is fit, muscular, and popular with girls at the boatyard.
- Uncle Dock remains calm and unfazed by the work and mishaps, adopting a "we'll just fix it" attitude.
- The family spends two weeks preparing the boat for the journey, enduring the hot weather and differing opinions on how to approach the repairs.
- Sophie is eager to set sail and dreams of wandering across the sea on The Wanderer.
- The boat is equipped with sleeping quarters for six, a galley, bathroom, chart table, navigation equipment, and storage space.
- Sophie's mother gives her a journal to document her journey, hoping to experience it through her writing upon her return.
Uncle Mo, Dock, and Stew dreamt of sailing across the ocean since childhood. Uncle Mo's real name is Moses, shortened to Mo to avoid bullying. Uncle Dock's real name is Jonah, changed to Dock due to superstitions about the biblical Jonah. The protagonist reflects on the significance of names and wonders about Bompie's real name. Sophie shares Bompie's advice about the importance of the journey, not just the destination. The protagonist observes Sophie's fascination with simple things like lobster pots and her fear of water. Tension arises between Brian and Sophie over a clamming story involving Bompie. The protagonist's mom offers her a chance to change her mind about the trip. The protagonist questions her father's motive for inviting her on the trip. The protagonist enjoys being away from Brian's lectures but is intrigued by Sophie's Bompie stories. Sophie shares a story about Bompie living near the Ohio River at a young age. The protagonist reflects on being stranded on land and the absence of Brian's lessons.
Life on a Boat: A Challenging and Rewarding Experience
- The narrator describes the challenge of taping up a line while swinging over rolling waves to maximize time in the air.
- The crew struggles with fishing, relieved at not catching any fish, but witnessing birds and dolphins.
- The crew encounters rain, fog, and a tense radar situation with blips on the radar and a potential collision.
- The crew experiences fatigue due to the physical and mental effort required for even simple tasks on the boat.
- The difficulties of cooking, eating, and sleeping on the boat are highlighted, including the constant threat of items flying around.
- Despite the challenges, the narrator expresses a fondness for living on a boat and the sense of being a self-contained unit charging across the ocean.
- The narrator has a recurring dream about a towering wave, emphasizing the omnipresence of the ocean.
- A new knot is learned, and the crew enjoys the presence of the sun and dolphins, leading to a rare moment of agreement between the narrator and their father.
- The narrator reflects on the carefree nature of dolphins and the contrast with human life.
- The narrator's drawings of knots are noticed by their father, leading to a rare moment of praise from him.
- The crew member's struggles and moments of joy are documented through their daily experiences on the boat.
- The text provides a vivid portrayal of the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of living on a boat, as well as the moments of beauty and connection with nature.
The Wanderer: A Tale of Adventure and Peril
- Uncles reminisce about a childhood adventure involving a rubber dinghy, the "Blue Bopper"
- They laugh about being stranded in the dinghy without paddles, but the protagonist feels uneasy
- Uncles recall Bompie's reaction and laugh about it
- The protagonist reflects on her own adventure climbing the mast and the challenges faced
- The boat faces technical issues with cracks in the booms and a broken water maker
- The crew struggles with the stench on the boat and the need for repairs
- The crew battles rough seas, double-reefing sails and dealing with a broken main boom
- The protagonist feels capable and helpful in the crisis, regardless of gender
- The crew faces increasing wind and waves, feeling doomed and struggling to stay afloat
- The boat rides the waves like a roller coaster, a mix of excitement and fear
- The crew fights to secure loose items as the wind increases, facing fierce waves
- The text is from "The Wanderer," a story of adventure, challenges, and resilience at sea
Surviving a Boat Disaster
- The narrator, Sophie, experienced a boat disaster where she and her companions faced injuries and chaos.
- Sophie frantically searched for her missing companions, finding them all injured but alive.
- Sophie tended to Cody's head injuries and comforted him, feeling overwhelmed and in shock herself.
- The boat suffered extensive damage, including broken equipment, ripped canvas, and waterlogged interiors.
- The group struggled to navigate the damaged boat, with multiple injuries and seasickness affecting them.
- Sophie felt disoriented and fearful, constantly haunted by the memory of the massive wave that hit the boat.
- The physical toll of the disaster left the group in a sorry state, with injuries and seasickness affecting everyone.
- Emotionally, Sophie felt fragmented and vulnerable, fearing that she might break under the strain.
- The group remained on high alert, fearing a repeat of the disaster and struggling to find stability.
- Sophie reflected on the physical remnants of the disaster, such as the safety harness that saved lives.
- Cody's injuries remained a concern, with his face still showing the effects of the boat's impact.
- The group faced the challenge of navigating the damaged boat and overcoming physical and emotional trauma.
Homecoming and Future Plans
- Uncle Dock receives a drawing from Sophie, meant for Rosalie, featuring three whales
- Bompie expresses confusion about Rosalie, Sophie explains she is temporarily lost
- Uncle Mo gifts Sophie a drawing of her swinging in a bosun’s chair with dolphins below
- Sophie and Cody reminisce about their trip on The Wanderer, including their various stops
- Sophie speculates about her early memories and her first Bompie and parents
- Uncle Stew finds a job charting the ocean bottom, intriguing Sophie at first
- Sophie's dad enrolls in art classes at night, fulfilling his passion for art
- Uncle Dock informs that The Wanderer is fixed and plans to take Bompie on a sail next month
- Sophie expresses concern about Bompie falling overboard and suggests sailing to Spain
- Sierra, Brian, and Sophie plan to meet at Sophie’s to explore the Ohio River on a raft
- The trio plans to build a blue raft named The Blue Bopper Wanderer, recalling Bompie's past
- The family enjoys a homecoming meal of barbecued chicken and corn on the cob, with plans to explore the Ohio River on a raft
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