On My Honor Chapt 10-12

What lie does Joel tell when his father asked him where Tony is?

• He did not see Tony today

• Tony went home early, leaving Joel at the park alone

• They both went to Ryan's house and jumped on a trampoline

• Tony went to Starved Rock alone, Joel did not go

What does Mrs. Zabrinsky tell Joel that Tony was afraid to do?

• Tony was afraid of dogs

• Tony was afraid of heights

• Tony was never afraid of anything

• Tony was afraid to swim

Why does Joel still smell the river AFTER taking a shower?

• He did not use soap

• He is feeling guilty

• His clothes are still soggy

• He likes the smell of the river and is remembering it

What reason does Joel have for not telling his mother the truth about what had happened? Choose all correct answers

• He doesn't want to tell Tony's parents, the Zabrinskys

• He doesn't remember the truth

• He doesn't want to tell his father or the police what happened

• He already told his father

What did the police officers find?

• Joel's backpack

• Tony's glasses

• Joel's shoes

• Tony's clothes & bike

Why did Joel say, "I hate you," to his father?

• He is angry and frustrated with the day's events

• He has always disliked his father

• It is his father's fault that Tony drowned

• His dad says he is grounded for disobeying

What is Joel's father sorry about?

• He is sorry that he did not give Joel a ride home

• He is sorry that he gave the boys permission to go

• He is sorry that he dropped the boys off at the cliffs

• He is sorry that he ran over Joel's bike

What can't Joel make go away?

• The sound of Tony's voice

• The smell of the river

• The image of Tony disappearing under the water

• The sound of the current

Why did Joel agree to go swimming in the river?

• He is a very good swimmer and wanted to show off

• He didn't want to be a chicken in front of his brave friend

• He has always wanted to swim there

• He needed practice so he could teach his brother to swim

In literature, a theme is a topic or life lesson contained in a story. Which of these could be considered a theme of On My Honor?

• choices and guilt

• love and friendship

• forgiveness and compassion

• determination and hard work