1. Why does Joel cry out that he hates his father?

His father called the police.
Joel is feeling guilt about Tony.
Joel is angry that his father doesn't believe his story.
His father has given him a physical beating.
His father has spoken very angry to him

2. When does Joel decide it's time to really tell the truth?

When father reminds him of the promise, "On Your Honor"
When his mother comes up to his room.
When his father starts questioning him.
He sees two policemen going to the Zabrinsky's house.
When he sees the Zabrinskys crying and feeling sad.

3. Why don't Joel and the teen-ager go the police?

The boy is afraid the police will arrest him.
Joel talks the boy out of it and the girls supports
Joel just doesn't like policemen.
The girl has run away from home and is afraid of the police.
Joel is afraid he will get arrested.

4. The vocabulary word "juant" is used. What's the best meaning of the word juant?

Responsibility.
Fun experience.
Lesson.
Long trip.
Honorable thing.

5. Which word best descibes Tony?

Careless and fun-loving.
Well mannered?
Good student.
Careful and precise.
Observant

6. What is Joel's immediate reaction to ride bikes to the Starved Rock Bluffs and climb them?

Fear
Thinks it's a good idea, but would rather go to the mall.
Can't wait to go.
Knows Tony's parents don't care.
Knows his father might let him.

7. What really makes Joel angry with Tony?

Tony wants to go swimming in the river instead of the planned bike ride.
Tony takes Joel's ten speed bike.
Tony acts like a monster.
Tony talks bad about Joel's brother.
Tony mimics Joel's Father.

8. Which is not a reason Joel gave for not swimming in the river?

They might catch a disease swimming in the river.
They promised to only go to the Starved Rock Bluffs and back.
The current is too strong and will pull you down.
Joel told Tony, your not a good enough swimmer for rivers.
The water is too dirty and muddy, like swimming in your toilet.

9. Why do you think Tony agreed to swim to the little island when he knew he couldn't swim very well?

Thought the stream would carry him over to the island.
Was bigger than Joel and could easily do anything Joel could do.
Couldn't turn down a dare or challenge from Joel.
He didn't think the water was very deep.
Thought he was good enough swimmer to make it.

10. Tony's mother said Tony didn't know how to swim. What might he a logical reason Joel wouldn't know this?

Tony was always showing off his muscles and acting tough.
Tony only sun-tanned when they went to the swimming pool.
Tony only slid on the slide and messed around at the pool.
Tony was always bragging about his swimming ability.
Tony only swam on his back.

Your score is out of 10.