Doll Bones, ch. 10-11

How had Zach learned about sailing?

• his dad taught him

• through reading books

• he took a summer class

• his grandparents own a sailboat

How did Zach solve the problem of transportation across the river?

• he traded his watch for a dinghy

• he paid $15 for a dinghy

• he called his dad to pick them up

• he pirated a sailboat

How did the wind, current, and barge affect the sailboat?

If you were Poppy, Zach, or Alice, how would you have crossed the river?

• walked across the rusted train tracks/bridge

• walked across the toll bridge with no shoulder

• stolen a sailboat

• bought the dinghy from the kids for $15 plus trade

Why was Alice mad at Poppy?

What caused the two biggest problems in this chapter? Why?

Which event happened first?

• The sailboat capsized, dumping them in the water.

• Alice learned it was too far to walk to East Liverpool and demanded they turn around.

• Zach missed seeing East Liverpool.

• Alice went to the marina office.

Which event happened last?

• The trio spotted a dilapidated marina.

• Alice threw the Queen overboard.

• The trio pirated a sailboat.

• They tried to turn the sailboat around.

Which is an example of a SIMILE? (check all that apply)

• But handling the boat was like playing basketball.

• The sailboat careened from side to side, nearly throwing them off like a bull at a rodeo.

• They were going faster, catching the wind and skimming through the water like a bike speeding downhill.

What is a barge?