The Great Wide Sea Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Great Wide Sea? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Which of the following best describes the relationship between man and nature in the book?


Antagonistic
Uneven
Positive
On a break
Q. Who's the peacemaker in the Byron family?


Jim
Ben
Nicole
Christine
Q. In The Great Wide Sea, what happens when a character feels fear?


It's paralyzing
It's motivating
It's paralyzing or motivating
Condensation
Q. What sign do we see of Gerry's maturation in the novel?


He finally gives up Blankie
He stands up for himself
He grows a mustache
He learns how to swim
Q. Which brother has a near-death situation on the island?


Dylan
Hurley
Gerry
Ben