Why did John choose to take Gabriel on a hike?

John was a single parent and wanted to get some fresh air.

Was John able to fulfill his promise to Gabriel? Why or why not?

No, because John died saving the Kayaker.

Why did the first Kayaker steer himself out of the main flow of water into an eddy?

He saw John waving and shouting.

What didn't happen to the second Kayaker's boat after it went over the falls?

He ran into a huge branch which flipped his kayak over.

According to the text, who did Gabriel want to see and why?

Gabriel's Mommy, because Jackson said they were important.

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The River by Michael Neale Chapter One: The Big Hike

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After reading Chapter One of The River by Michael Neale check comprehension. Ask students to give evidence from text to support their answer

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1
Why did John choose to take Gabriel on a hike?
John wanted to spend quality father & son time with Gabriel.
John wanted to teach Gabriel about the outdoors.
John was a single parent and wanted to get some fresh air.
Gabriel begged to go on the hike with John.
2
What did John and Gabriel play after they reached their spot on The River?
Skipping Rocks
Jacks
Pick-Up Sticks
Marbles
3
Where did John take Gabriel on their Big Hike?
Rocky Mountains
Kansas City
Firewater Gorge
Yosemite Falls
4
Gabriel made two friends on the hike, what food did he name them after?
Laughy Taffy
Peanuts
Almond Joy
Tootsie Roll
5
What was the month and year when John and Gabriel took their big hike?
September, 1956
October, 1959
November, 1979
November, 2000
6
Was John able to fulfill his promise to Gabriel? Why or why not?
Yes, because he returned to Gabriel like he said he would.
No, because John died saving the Kayaker.
No, because John was abducted after his rescue attempt.
Yes, because he would never break a promise.
7
Why did the first Kayaker steer himself out of the main flow of water into an eddy?
He was too scared to go on.
He saw the rough rapids ahead.
He saw John waving and shouting.
He wanted to safely navigate the waters.
8
While John went to help the Kayakers, he told Gabriel to stay behind the what?
a tree
a bush
a boulder
a tent
9
What didn't happen to the second Kayaker's boat after it went over the falls?
It dropped 3 stories with jagged rocks on both sides.
Was hidden under the midst of a waterfall.
Kayak was pinned upside down under the falls.
He ran into a huge branch which flipped his kayak over.
10
According to the text, who did Gabriel want to see and why?
Gabriel's Mommy, because Jackson said they were important.
Gabriel's Mommy, because he missed her very much.
Chipmunks they found on the hike, because they needed food.
Kayakers, because they needed to be rescued from The River.

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