Dog of the sea waves journeys comprehension questions

This is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story Dog of the Sea Waves of the 3rd grade Journeys series (2014, 2017 common core). I also have the 2011 version completed. Please make sure this is the right version before downloading!

Included are two versions - one with page numbers and one without.

What did ocean waves bring to the Hawiian Islands?

A. "tremendous families of fish"

B. "pieces of coral, which thrived in lagoons"

C. "driftwood teeming with life"

D. "seeds from long lost plants"

"driftwood teeming with life"

What did Manu love?

seashells

the sun

whales

the birds

the birds

When Manu said he missed the old things, Hoku said,

A. he should forget the old life because it was boring

B. the new things they found were much better than the old things

C. their family was taking care of the old things

D. they would go home and bring those things back

they would go home and bring those things back

What was one thing Manu did to help the wounded seal?

A. built a fire to keep it warm

B. kept its fur wet with sea water

C. dragged it back into deeper water

D. fed it special herbs

kept its fur wet with sea water

How can the reader tell that the five brothers are brave?

A. They explore a lagoon.

B. They eat foods they have never eaten before.

C. They find a new star that is always pointing north.

D. They travel to a place they have never been to before.

They travel to a place they have never been to before.

Which of the following events takes place first?

A. The brothers help an injured seal.

B. Manu and Dog-of-the-Sea- Waves swim together.

C. Manu makes up a silly chant for Dog-of-the-Sea-Waves.

D. The brothers leave Manu to get ready for their voyage home.

The brothers help an injured seal.

How is Manu different from his brothers?

A. Manu does not return to Hawaii with his brothers.

B. Manu does not know how to swim, but his brothers do.

C. Manu plays and causes trouble while his brothers work.

D. Manu wants to explore the volcano, but his brothers do not.

Manu plays and causes trouble while his brothers work.