Navigating Early: Chapter 18 Guided Questions

Why does Jack agree to join Early on his quest?

• He loves going on adventures

• He feels obligated to look after Bucky

• He feels guilty for abandoning Early during the Regatta

• He is hopeful that his dad will be proud of him for being more independent

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Draw the oars of the Maine, including the detail Jack finds so interesting.

Early and Jack set out at __________.

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Who does Jack talk about with Early as they venture out on the water?

• His dad

• His mom

• His brother

• His pet

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In what way are you noticing Jack treating Early differently in contrast to the start of the book?

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Draw who Jack and Early run into on their first full day on the river.

In what way is Early endangering himself and Jack?

• He doesn't know how to row, and their entire journey is on the river

• He believes he's following Pi's journey and is therefore trusting of everyone

• He has frequent seizures that prevent him from helping Jack set up camp

• He is unfamiliar with the vegetation in Maine and is too prone to eating potentially unsafe food

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What is the name of the "pirate" Early speaks with in the Bare Knuckle Inn?

Draw "Pauline."

What do you think will happen to Jack and Early if they don't try and escape from the pirates?

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