Understanding The Season of Styx Alone

Which event best summarizes what happens when Raft first arrives at the island in "The Season of Styx Malone"?

• Raft immediately makes friends with everyone on the island.

• Raft feels nervous and unsure about fitting in with the other kids.

• Raft is excited and starts exploring the island alone.

• Raft gets into trouble with the adults right away.

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Why does Styx Malone want to trade the train for something better in the early chapters?

• He wants to impress his friends.

• He is bored and looking for adventure.

• He wants to prove he can make something out of nothing.

• He needs money for his family.

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Based on the events in chapters 1-10, what can you infer about Caleb’s feelings toward Styx Malone?

• Caleb is jealous of Styx and avoids him.

• Caleb admires Styx and wants to be like him.

• Caleb is afraid of Styx and tries to warn others.

• Caleb doesn’t care about Styx at all.

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How does Bobby Gene’s approach to the “Great Escalator Trade” differ from Caleb’s?

• Bobby Gene is more cautious, while Caleb is more eager to take risks.

• Bobby Gene wants to quit, but Caleb insists on continuing.

• Bobby Gene is the leader, and Caleb follows his instructions.

• Bobby Gene and Caleb have the exact same attitude.

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What is the main motivation behind Styx Malone’s actions in the first ten chapters?

• He wants to make new friends.

• He wants to escape his current life and find something better.

• He wants to get revenge on someone.

• He wants to become famous.

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Which of the following best explains the author’s purpose in introducing the “Great Escalator Trade” early in the story?

• To show how the boys get into trouble.

• To highlight the creativity and ambition of the characters.

• To introduce a new setting.

• To explain the rules of trading.

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What evidence from the text supports the idea that Styx Malone is a persuasive leader?

• He always follows the rules.

• He convinces Caleb and Bobby Gene to join his plan.

• He prefers to work alone.

• He is quiet and shy around others.

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How does the relationship between Caleb and Bobby Gene change after they meet Styx Malone?

• They become more distant and stop talking.

• They argue more often about what to do.

• They work together more closely and share new experiences.

• They both decide to avoid Styx.

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Which statement best compares Caleb and Styx’s personalities?

• Both are cautious and dislike taking risks.

• Caleb is more careful, while Styx is adventurous and bold.

• Both are quiet and reserved.

• Styx is shy, and Caleb is outgoing.

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Why does the author include scenes where the boys face consequences for their actions?

• To show that making mistakes is a part of growing up.

• To make the story longer.

• To punish the characters.

• To confuse the reader.

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