Hornbill (Prose): We're Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together

Topics in this chapter

• Voyage Setting and Storm Preparation
• Survival Decisions and Resourcefulness
• Teamwork, Leadership and Communication
• Family Courage and Resilience
• Navigation and Seamanship in Crisis
• First-Person Narrative and Tension

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-4A4F88

   Why does the title “We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together” best represent the central idea of the story?

   1. A.The family believes that wealth can protect them from every danger.
   2. B.The family’s unity and love give them courage to face the danger at sea.
   3. C.The children are unaware of the seriousness of the storm.
   4. D.The sailors decide that reaching Australia is more important than their lives.
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2. Question 2Q-D9D2DF

   How did the members of the crew and family respond after the huge wave badly damaged the boat?

   1. A.They abandoned the boat immediately and waited for another ship.
   2. B.They blamed one another and stopped trying to control the situation.
   3. C.They worked together to pump out water, repair the damage and keep the boat moving.
   4. D.They depended entirely on the children to navigate the boat.
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3. Question 3Q-99E104

   What is the most important change in the narrator’s attitude during the voyage?

   1. A.He changes from a responsible leader into a careless adventurer.
   2. B.He moves from confidence in his sailing skills to complete dependence on luck.
   3. C.He moves from facing danger mainly as a sailor to drawing deeper strength from his family’s courage and unity.
   4. D.He loses concern for his family after discovering that the boat is damaged.
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4. Question 4Q-CDAE24

   How do the children contribute to the family’s survival and morale during the dangerous voyage?

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5. Question 5Q-DF2056

   After the giant wave damaged Wavewalker, why did the narrator and crew continue working instead of abandoning the boat immediately?

   1. A.They believed the storm had already ended completely.
   2. B.They repaired the damage, pumped out water and still had a possible route to safety.
   3. C.They wanted to win a race against another boat.
   4. D.They were ordered by the authorities to remain at sea.
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