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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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