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The River by Michael Neale Chapter Nine: The Phone Call
The River by Michael Neale Chapter Nine: The Phone Call
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Comprehension check after reading chapter nine of The River.
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What did Gabriel do after graduating high school?
Gabriel worked stocking shelves at a Five and Dime store.
Gabriel married his sweetheart and begun a family.
Gabriel became an expert fisherman and won many tournements.
Gabriel became a marble champion and won a scholarship.
2
How did Stevie Jones receive the nickname of "Stink"
He always smelled like cigarette smoke.
He never took a bath or shower.
He chased a skunk out of a hollowed-out log and was sprayed.
He had the worse smelling feet in all the school.
3
Where did Jimmy insist on taking Gabriel?
Florida for a cruise
Alaska for dog sledding
A cross country road trip to see the sites.
Colorado for camping and hiking
4
Gabriel hoped this trip to The River would do what?
Give him a break from Kansas.
Change everything for him.
Bring back better memories of his father.
Help him find his dreams.
5
What did Jimmy say after Miss Vonda gave them a basket of homemade sweet rolls and snacks?
Thanks, Miss Vonda!
We have an extra seat... We could use some cooking help!
I'm on a diet and am not eating starches at this time.
Groovy, man! Thanks for the grub!
6
Jimmy used to say, "Life is meant to be lived together. "Together" is where...
people get hurt.
friends become brothers.
the best stuff happens.
happiness and harmony intersect.
7
How did Gabriel feel about going to Colorado?
Gabriel was angry Jimmy talked him into going on the trip.
Gabriel was sad to leave Kansas.
Gabriel felt nervous but excited about going on the trip.
Gabriel was excited and thrilled about going on the trip.
8
Where did most of Gabriel's classmates go after graduating high school?
Most of Gabriel's friends received scholarships to colleges.
Most of Gabriel's friends went to distant relatives to live.
Most of Gabriel's friends went to college or the big city.
Most of Gabriel's friends enlisted in the army.
9
Mister B, Gabriel's boss had a way of making people feel like they were which of the following?
a chicken
million dollars
a punching bag
two feet tall
10
Rollie Sever was very self-confident around what type of people?
classmates
teachers
adults
ladies
