What had the professors friend, Carruthers, been searching for in the Amazon?

A live specimen of the giant sloth.

What starts the fire at the Carter's house?

The lamp set fire to the Cockroach Killer.

What upsetting news does the letter to Mr. Carter contain?

He must pay his debts or all his possessions will be taken.

Why is Maia upset with Miss Minton?

Miss Minton is hiding something from her.

What bad news does Sir Aubrey tell Clovis at the beginning of chapter seventeen?

He will not learn to ride a horse.

Why is Mrs. Bates upset with Clovis?

He is lying about his identity at Westwood.

Why does Mr. Gonzales visit Mr. Carter?

He wants Mr. Carter to repay his debts.

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JRS Chapters 16-18

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Journey to the River Sea reading comprehension, chapters 16 through 18.

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1
What had the professors friend, Carruthers, been searching for in the Amazon?
A live specimen of the giant sloth.
The rib bones of the giant sloth.
Ancient skeletal bones.
A live specimen of the small sloth.
2
What is the biggest concern of the twins (ch. 18)?
Their lessons with Miss Minton.
Protecting their money.
Getting rid of Maia.
Running away from home.
3
What starts the fire at the Carter's house?
The lamp set fire to the Cockroach Killer.
The twins' money.
The cook burns dinner.
The fireplace gets out of control.
4
What did Mrs. Carter store in her larder?
Cooking supplies
Potatoes
Cakes
Poison
5
Who has Miss Minton befriended?
Mr. Haltmann
Professor Glastonberry
Chief of Police
Mr. Gonzales
6
How many times does Clovis try to tell Sir Aubrey his real identity?
Four times
Three times
Once
Two times
7
What had Mrs. Carter started talking to?
Portrait of Lady Parsons
The flowers
Portrait of her mother
The twins
8
What was troubling Finn during his travels?
Missing Maia
The Xanti people
The safety of his journey
Leaving the lagoon (his home)
9
What upsetting news does the letter to Mr. Carter contain?
News, what news?
He must pay his debts or all his possessions will be taken.
Lady Parsons has died.
His estate, the House of Rest, is cursed.
10
Why is Maia upset with Miss Minton?
Maia isn't upset with Miss Minton.
Miss Minton is making her study Latin.
Miss Minton is no longer going to teacher her.
Miss Minton is hiding something from her.
11
What bad news does Sir Aubrey tell Clovis at the beginning of chapter seventeen?
He will not learn to ride a horse.
He is not actually Finn.
He will need to begin riding lessons.
He will no longer inherit the estate.
12
How much reward money did the twins receive?
10,000 milreis
200,000 milreis
20,000 pounds
20,000 milreis
13
What does he actually go back for?
Maia
The twins
His glass eyes
The family photos
14
Who does Clovis visit?
Both are correct
Mrs. Bates
Neither are correct
His foster mother
15
Why is Mrs. Bates upset with Clovis?
He ran away from the Goodleys.
He didn't come and visit her sooner.
He no longer goes by the name Jimmy.
He is lying about his identity at Westwood.
16
Once the fire starts, what does Mr. Carter say he is going back for?
Maia
The Lady Parsons portrait
His glass eye collection
Mrs. Carter
17
What upset Maia when she checked Miss Minton's room?
Mrs. Carter caught her snooping
Her trunk was gone
She found the twins
Her room was messy
18
Why does Mr. Gonzales visit Mr. Carter?
They are good friends.
He wants to purchase the rubber company from Mr Carter.
He wants Mr. Carter to repay his debts.
He is looking in on Maia.

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