Commander Lowell / Robert Lowell

Test Practice

Describing Character

With your group, discuss how to answer these questions about the selection.

1. How does Commander Lowell act at the yacht club?
a. He is confident, almost cocky.
b. He is the club clown, making everyone laugh.
c. He is jolly but a little intimidated.
d. He acts exactly like the other seadogs.


What is the correct answer to the question above? How did the information you gathered while reading help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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