Danger in Quicksand Swamp Ch. 5-7

Jake and Ben found a boat. When they dug it out of the sand, it was filled with something. What was inside the boat?

• logs

• rocks

• water

• gravel

Why did Jake and Ben need to take the boat with them?

• They were worried that it would float away if they left it.

• They were worried that they would not be able to find it again when they came back.

• They were worried that someone would take it if they left it there.

• They did not want their parents to find out about the boat.

What time of day did Jake and Ben start back to Ben's house after they uncovered the boat?

• They left at noon so Ben could be back in time for lunch.

• They left just as the sun was setting.

• They left around midnight.

• They left in the afternoon to get back in time for church.

From what point of view is the story told?

• It is told in 3rd person because someone outside the story is telling it.

• It is told in 3rd person because someone in the story is telling it.

• It is told in 1st person because Jake is telling it.

• It is told in 1st person because Ben is telling it.

What did Ben and Jake use to paddle the canoe down the river?

• Nothing, there was a strong current that carried them along.

• The paddles they found inside the boat.

• The paddles they brought with them.

• The shovels they brought with them.

Jake and Ben found a note their parents left for them. What did it say?

• DO NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE. WE ARE OUT LOOKING FOR YOU!

• MEET US AT JAKE'S HOUSE!

• WE ARE OUT SEARCHING THE RIVER, STAY HOME!

• YOU ARE BOTH GROUNDED!

Jake and Ben's parents were not home when the boys brought the boat home. Where were they?

• They had gone to church without them.

• They were still at work.

• They were out looking for the boys.

• Jake's parents were at Ben's house for their Saturday night card game.

What was Ben's punishment for staying on the river until dark when his mother told him to be home for lunch?

• No fishing for Ben for the rest of the summer.

• Ben had to work in the garden.

• Ben was not allowed to spend any more time with Jake.

• Ben was grounded.

What did Jake and Ben find in the boat?

• They found a Mason jar with a map inside.

• They found plugs and hooks in good condition.

• They found nothing of value.

• They found a baseball glove stuck under one of the seats.

Ben and Jake closed the barn door when they opened the tackled box. Ben said the hair on his neck tingled. What do you think was happening?

• Ben felt excited to find out what was in the tackle box.

• Ben's neck was still sore from digging up the boat.

• It was hot in the barn with the door closed and Ben's hair was tickling his neck in the summer heat.

• Ben was mad at Jake for opening the Mason jar.