Across the Desert Chapters 9-12

How was Jolene feeling when she found the motorbike thing?

• Jo couldn't believe her luck.

• Jo thought a regular bike would be better.

• Jo was so excited she almost woke up the old people in the RV.

• Jo was glad she didn't have to ride a unicycle.

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Why didn't Jo stop when the truck driver tried to help her?

• Jo didn't stop because she was focused on finding Addie.

• Jo didn't stop because she was afraid the man might be dangerous.

• Jo didn't stop because she knew he wouldn't believe she was looking for Addie.

• Jo didn't stop because she didn't need help.

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Why was her water spilling a catastrophe?

• Jo was not sure she would find water again.

• Jo was upset because her map was ruined, and she wouldn't be able to find Addie.

• Traveling without water was dangerous.

• The jug had split in half, and she wouldn't be able to refill it.

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Why did Jo want her mom to be thinking of her?

• Jo wanted to remind herself that her mom really did care about her.

• Jo wanted her mom to leave the house and get help.

• Jo knew her mom was mad she had taken her phone.

• Jo needed her mom to understand what a hard time Jo was having.

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How did Jolene use her knowledge of female adventurers to help her keep going?

• She had learned survival skills from reading about the journeys.

• She had learned women can do anything they set their minds to do.

• She drew strength from their accomplishments.

• She realized she could do anything she wanted.

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