The Last Bear - Session 11 - Reading Comprehension answers

In Session 11 of 'The Last Bear' reading comprehension, students explore the protagonist April's preparations for a critical journey. It takes her a week to ready the boat, during which she grapples with guilt for taking the first aid kit, fearing her father's vulnerability to injury without it. The tarpaulin she procures serves a protective purpose against harsh weather, tall waves, and walruses, with vivid language used to liken the waves to menacing alligators. April's frustration surfaces when her father announces an early departure from the island, as it disrupts her carefully laid plans and she's also contending with a bad cold.

April's intention to leave at midnight is revealed through a note she leaves for her father, which is born out of both a sense of duty to explain her actions and her remorse for earlier outbursts. However, she soon regrets the brevity of her message, realising it may be her final communication with him and wishing she had expressed her love. This session delves into the emotional complexities of April's decision and the interpersonal dynamics between her and her father amidst their extraordinary circumstances.