The River by Gary Paulson chapters 10-15

Chapter 10:

At the beginning of the chapter, why wasn't Brian concerned when he heard thunder off in the distance?

• It seemed like a normal summer rainstorm.

• He was just dreaming.

• It was too far away.

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Why did Brian feel that the lightning was coming from inside of him?

• He was having a nightmare.

• Lightning had struck the tree shelter and was going through him and everything in it.

• The tree came crashing down because of the wind.

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When Brian woke up, why did he smell and taste burnt hair?

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Why was Brian trying to convince himself that Derek was just knocked out and not dead?

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True or False:

The radio was working but the batteries were dead.

• True

• False

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True or False:

Derek was more seriously hurt than just being knocked out.

• True

• False

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What happened when Brian tried to give Derek water?

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What type of conflict is Brian facing as he struggles with what to do with Derek?

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Why is it ironic that Brian notices the river on page 75, as if it was the first time that he saw it?

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What was the name of the river?

• The Mississippi River

• The Yangtze River

• The Necktie River

• Eunice River

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