Manatee Summer: Chapters 1-2

Who is the main character introduced in chapters 1 and 2 of "Manatee Summer"?

• Peter

• Evan

• Dylan

• Sam

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Why are Peter and Tommy making the Discovery Journal?

• To give them something to do over the summer.

• To help them get ready for middle school.

• Because they have a love of animals.

• Because their parents are making them.

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Where does most of the action take place in chapters 1 and 2?

• At school

• In the city

• Near a river or waterway

• In a forest

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Which character is Peter's best friend?

• Evan

• Sam

• Peter

• Tommy

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Summarize what happens when Peter and Tommy go to the water in chapter 2.

• They go fishing and catch a big fish.

• They see a manatee and try to help it.

• They get lost in the woods.

• They get into an argument with Mr. Riley.

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Why does Peter want to help the manatee?

• He wants to win a prize.

• He is afraid of the manatee.

• He cares about animals and wants to protect them.

• He wants to impress his friend.

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Describe one detail about the setting that makes it special for Peter and Tommy.

• It is always crowded with people.

• It is a quiet place where they can explore nature.

• It is a busy street in the city.

• It is a playground with swings.

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What might happen next in the story based on what you have read in chapters 1 and 2?

• Peter and Tommy will forget about the manatee.

• The boys will try to find more ways to help the manatee.

• The manatee will leave and never return.

• Peter will move away.

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How are Peter and Tommy similar and different in their feelings about the manatee?

• Both are scared, but Peter is more excited.

• Both want to help, but Peter is more adventurous than Tommy.

• Tommy wants to leave, but Peter wants to stay.

• Both ignore the manatee.

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Which theme is most likely to be important in "Manatee Summer" based on the first two chapters?

• Friendship and caring for nature

• Winning competitions

• Traveling to new places

• Learning new sports

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