"Scout's Honor" and Plot Structure Formative

“Scout’s Honor” is written in the ____________  tense, from a _______________  point of view.

• past; first-person

• past; third-person

• present; first-person

• present; third-person

Which of the following best explains the boys’ point of view in the passage below (paragraph 29)?

We did remember what Mr. Brenkman said about honesty, but we were baseball fans too, and since we were prepared to follow Scout law—being loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent—we figured a 900 batting average was not bad.

• The boys are excited for Mr. Brenkman to take them to a baseball game.

• The boys agree with all of the Scout laws except for honesty.

• The boys think they are doing good enough to let one offense slide.

• The boys think being good baseball players is more important than being good Boy Scouts.

Which inference about Max is most strongly supported by the following passage (paragraphs 46-47)?

I noticed streaks down his cheeks. Horse noticed them too. “You been crying?” he asked.

“Naw,” Max said. “There was this water dripping from the tunnel roof. But, you said don’t move, right? Well, I was just being obedient.”

• Max is telling the truth about the dripping water.

• Max tries to use Scout laws to shield himself from embarrassment.

• Max isn't concerned with proving his toughness, unlike the other two boys.

• Max is a much better liar than the other two boys.

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 77)?

“I’m going,” I said. Trying to look brave, I started off on my own. My bravery didn’t last for long. The walkway was narrow. When I looked down, I saw only fog. I could feel the bridge tremble and sway. It wasn’t long before I was convinced the bridge was about to collapse. Then a ray of hope struck me: Maybe the other guys had chickened out. If they had, I could quit because of them. I glanced back. My heart sank. They were coming.

• All three boys continue on because they are afraid of showing weakness.

• The bridge is poorly constructed and could collapse at any minute.

• The three boys are completely lost and have exited the train at the wrong stop.

• The narrator wants the other two boys to hurry up and follow him before he gets too far away.

Based on the passage below (paragraphs 30-32), the boy who is least prepared for the camping trip is ______________.

Stuffed in my dad’s army surplus knapsack was a blanket, a pillow, and a paper bag with three white-bread peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches—that is, lunch, supper, and Sunday breakfast. My pockets were full of stick matches. I had an old flashlight, and since I lived by the Scout motto—Be Prepared—I had brought along an umbrella. Finally, being a serious reader, I had the latest Marvel Family comics.

Horse arrived next, his arms barely managing to hold on to a mattress that seemed twice his size. As for food, he had four cans of beans jammed into his pockets.

Max came last. He was lugging a new knapsack that contained a cast-iron frying pan, a packet of hot dogs, and a box of saltine crackers—plus two bottles. One bottle was mustard, the other, celery soda. He also had a bag of Tootsie Rolls and a shiny hatchet. “To build a lean-to,” he explained.

• the narrator

• Horse

• Max

• all of the above

Which inference about the narrator and his friends is most strongly supported by the story?

• They are all from wealthy families who are extremely protective of their children.

• They won't remain friends much longer after their ill-fated camping trip.

• It's doubtful that any of them would go camping ever again.

• It is unlikely that any of them has spent much time outside of the city.

Who says "Yeah, but this is an official Scout compass."

• Mr. Brenkman

• Narrator

• Max

• Horse

Who says "You saying I'm the one who's tough?"

• Mr. Brenkman

• Narrator

• Max

• Horse

Who says "Okay, I admit it. I'm not as tough as you guys. I gave up first."

• Mr. Brenkman

• Narrator

• Max

• Horse

Who says "You wouldn't lie, would you? What about Scout's honor?"

• Mr. Brenkman

• Narrator

• Max

• Horse