Downriver Chapter 7

What does Jessie think of Pug's desire for a rocket launcher?

• She thinks it is evidence that he's insane.

• She hopes he gets one.

• She finds it scary and wants to go home.

• She finds it nice that he thinks about beauty.

What does Freddy's knowledge about the name of the bird tell us about his character?

• He appreciates and is knowledgeable about nature.

• He is a bird watcher.

• He finds birds to be very annoying.

• He is new to the outdoor experience.

Why does Jessie say that it's good that they scouted the first rapid?

• It was too dangerous for them to float on their own.

• It was much tougher than they expected.

• They needed to have Pug do the ruddering with his paddle.

• They found a way to go around the rapid completely.

Which of the following quotes from page 68 suggests that Jessie doesn't completely trust Troy's leadership?

• "Troy's advice was so complicated I could barely follow it myself. I saw Pug nodding his head, but I had my doubts."

• "Troy called Adam and Freddy over to talk, and I walked away."

• "I found Troy and whispered to him about Pug, how he almost flipped us."

• "It was almost a shock to realize Heather was no longer among us."

What evidence DOES NOT suggest that the boys want to be in charge of the trip?

• Troy talks to Adam and Freddy about Pug's ruddering skills.

• The guys assume that the girls wouldn't be strong enough to rudder.

• Troy doesn't take Jessie's advice to replace Pug at the rudder.

• Star rescues Jessie when she fell out of the raft.

How does Freddy save the teens on the 2nd rapid?

• He encourages them by cheering for them.

• He tells Troy to come and help them.

• He tells Adam to get on the rudder and replace Pug.

• He pulls Jessie out of the water when she falls in the river.

What does Troy's handling of Pug and the rudder suggest?

• He might not be the best leader for the group.

• He is afraid of being in charge.

• He would prefer for Jessie to be the leader.

• He is the best leader for the teens.

Why does Troy decide not to stop and make camp when Rita asks him?

• He isn't tired and wants to keep going.

• He is concerned about running out of food if they don't go far enough each day.

• He loves rafting so much that he doesn't like to stop.

• He wants to stop, but the rest of the group really wants to keep going.

Which of the following is the best evidence to support the idea that Troy is afraid after his raft almost flips?

• "Somebody asked him how his run was, and he said, "Fine," but with little enthusiasm."

• "Whatever the name of that rapid, our paddle crew celebrated a major victory."

• "'Actually,' Troy admitted, 'this boat is pretty unstable with no weight up front - it wants to lift up on me. Jessie, would you come over and keep the front end down?'"

• "Adam could see my hesitation."

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the final rapid?

• Star gets tossed out of the raft.

• Jessie has to bail water out of the oared raft.

• The teens have to work together to get the paddle raft flipped.

• Rita passes out in the raft.

• Star suffers from hypothermia.