Question

1. what does the point of view of the story help the reader better understand?

a. the thoughts and feelings of keelboat annie and the captain
b. the main difficulties facing the fancy steamboat
c. the actions and thoughts of the passengers
d. the passengers’ concerns during the storm

1. what does the language in the sentence “the wind kicked up mightily, turning the lazy waters of the mississippi into a boiling cauldron of muddy stew” mean?

a. the waters of the mississippi river are flowing gently.
b. the waters of the mississippi river are as active as the wind.
c. the waters of the mississippi river are churning and turbulent.
d. the waters of the mississippi river are important to the weather of the area.

1. read these sentences from the story.

keelboat annie was a sight to behold as she navigated her handmade watercraft down the mississippi river. the african beauty wore a string of freshwater pearls about her neck that glistened white against her coffee - colored skin.
what do the words in these sentences suggest?
a. the author admires keelboat annie.
b. the author appreciates keelboat annie.
c. the author is amused by keelboat annie.
d. the author is concerned about keelboat annie.

Explanation:

Question 4

To determine the answer, we analyze the role of point of view. If the story’s point of view allows access to characters’ inner thoughts/feelings, option A (thoughts/feelings of Keelboat Annie and the captain) is logical. Options B, C, D focus on steamboat difficulties, passengers’ actions/concerns, which are less about point of view’s role in revealing character thoughts/feelings.

The sentence uses “boiling cauldron of muddy stew” to describe the Mississippi after the wind kicks up. “Boiling cauldron” implies turbulent, churning water. Option A is wrong (gentle flow contradicts “boiling”). Option B compares water and wind’s activity, but the focus is on water’s turbulence. Option D is irrelevant (weather importance not mentioned). So C is correct.

The sentences use positive, admiring language: “a sight to behold,” “African beauty,” “glistened white against her coffee - colored skin.” “Admires” (A) fits as the description highlights her beauty and skill. “Appreciates” (B) is less about admiration of appearance/action. “Amused” (C) and “concerned” (D) don’t match the admiring tone.

Answer:

A. the thoughts and feelings of Keelboat Annie and the captain

Question 5