Run Kate Shelley, Run

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What caused the Number 11 train to crash near Kate Shelley's farmhouse?

Back

The storm and the raging waters caused the Honey Creek trestle bridge to collapse.

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Describe the weather in Moingona, Iowa, before the train crash in July 1881.

Back

There was very heavy rain, which caused Honey Creek to rise and flood.

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How did the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad honor Kate Shelley?

Back

They stopped the train in front of her house whenever she wanted to ride.

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What is the main idea of 'Run, Kate Shelley, Run'?

Back

By alerting the railroad men at the station in time to stop the midnight express, Kate prevents a train wreck.

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Why did Kate Shelley leave the two crew members of the Number 11 train in Honey Creek?

Back

She realized that the midnight express, carrying about 200 people, would soon travel down the same tracks.

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What is a trestle bridge?

Back

A trestle bridge is a type of bridge that uses a framework of wooden or metal supports to hold up the bridge deck.

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Who is Kate Shelley?

Back

Kate Shelley is a young girl known for her bravery in alerting railroad workers to prevent a train wreck.

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What role did heavy rain play in the events of 'Run, Kate Shelley, Run'?

Back

Heavy rain caused flooding, which led to the collapse of the Honey Creek trestle bridge.

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What is the significance of the midnight express in the story?

Back

The midnight express was a train carrying about 200 people that Kate Shelley aimed to save from a potential crash.

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What does the term 'heroine' mean in the context of Kate Shelley?

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A heroine is a female character who is admired for her courage and noble qualities, like Kate Shelley.