How does the Character Change

Does Nicky seem unhappy or excited to be at his Grandmas?

• unhappy

• excited

How does the setting affect Nicky's mood?

• Nicky is bored and grumpy. He doesn't want to do anything that his grandma suggests for him to do.

• He is excited to try to catch some fish at the river.

• He is afraid to fish by the river.

• Nicky is curious about life on the river.

How is the setting on the river similar to Nicky? (Select all that apply.)

• The river is raging just like Nicky's mood is angry in the beginning of the story.

• The river is loud and fast moving. Nicky is loud and doesn't take time to relax.

• Grandma's house and land is full of  curiosities to discover and explore. Nicky begins to be curious and explore life on the river.

• The river is calm and full of life. Nicky is starting to relax and enjoy life as he explores the river. 

How does the setting on the river contribute to Grandma's actions when she gives Nicky the drawing pencils and the snorkel?

• Grandma guessed that Nicky likes to draw.

• Grandma knew that she was going to have to teach Nicky to swim while he stayed with her on the river.

• Grandma knows that there is so much to see and experience on the river. She has lived there for a long time and knows what Nicky needs to really enjoy rafting while surrounded by nature.

• Nicky's dad told Grandma what to buy for Nicky so he can float on the raft on the river.

How has the river changed Nicky?

• He now appreciates the beauty, calm, and life that the river provides. 

• He has learned to swim because living on the river for the summer forced him to learn.

• He wants to go home to the big city.

How would the story have been different if Nicky's dad allowed him to stay with him for the summer instead of going to his Grandma's?

• Nicky would have had fun as he learned to work at his dad's plant.

• Nicky would not have learned how to draw or how to raft down the river and experience all of the sights of nature.