On My Honor Chapter 7

When a small red car passed by Joel on the road, Joel turned away because if they saw his face they would know? What would they know?

• Joel went swimming in the Vermillion.

• Joel was planning on going to the police.

• Joel didn't keep his promise to his father.

• Joel's friend Tony was dead because Joel agreed to swim in the river.

Why couldn't Joel go back home?

• The police were waiting for him.

• His father told him to ride his bike to Starved Rock State Park.

• Mr. Zabrinsky was waiting for him with a heavy, leather belt in his hand.

• He was thinking about all the questions he would be asked about what happened that day.

What were Joel's plans when he was riding out to Starved Rock State Park?

• Joel thought he would hide out in one of the caves.

• He though he would pick berries for his family so they wouldn't be so upset with him.

• He would hide out pretending to be a tourist.

• He would climb the bluffs like Tony originally planned.

Who did Joel blame for what happened to Tony?

• Joel blamed Mr. Zabrinsky.

• Joel blamed his father.

• Tony's friends at school who knew he didn't know how to swim.

• The boy who stopped looking for Tony in the river.

Why did Joel expel (let out) a long breath?

• The bike ride to Starved Rock State Park was too long.

• He took the blame off of himself and placed it on his father and Tony.

• He realized he was better off going home.

• He had to come up for air after holding his breath under water for too long.

Which of the following details does not belong in the "story" Joel is going to tell about the day's events?

• Tony wanted to go swimming because it was so hot.

• Joel tried to talk Tony out of going into the river.

• Tony was upset at Joel for talking about his father and Tony decided to go swimming instead of biking to Starved Rock State Park.

• Joel told Tony he couldn't go down to the river with him because he made a promise to his father to only go to Starved Rock State Park.

Why did Joel check on Tony even though he knew he wouldn't be at the river?

• So people wouldn't look at his face when he explained what happened and know he was lying.

• He still hoped his friend would be swimming in the river.

• He wanted to collect Tony's belongings for Tony's family.

• He wanted to be a good friend.

Why does it take so long for Joel to come to the realization that Tony is dead?

• Joel believes Tony is still alive.

• He didn't want to have to tell his father he broke his promise.

• He didn't want to tell the police how he had contributed to Tony's death.

• He didn't want to believe his best friend was dead.

When looking back at the day's events, what do you think Joel will regret the most?

• Breaking a promise to his father.

• Not insisting on biking to Starved Rock State Park.

• Not swimming longer in the river to find Tony.

• Not going to the police right away.

Which detail from the text lets you know Joel will tell the truth?

• "On my honor," Joel repeated, and he crossed his heart, solemnly, then raised his right hand.

• Joel's heart sank. He didn't want to especially bike to town alone, and he certainly didn't want Tony climbing the bluffs by himself.

• When he was a little kid, if he walked past her with a snitched cookie, she would take one look at his face and say, "Joel, what do you have in your pocket?"

• "I'll go to the police," he said. "I promise."