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What did Joel keep smelling on himself after Tony died?
The river
What was Joel’s after school job?
How old was Bobby?
4
What happens with the dare?
Tony drowns
What did Tony want to do at the river?
Swim
Who are the main characters in the book?
Joel and Tony
What time of year does the story take place?
What did Joel compare the river to?
A toilet
Who was in the car that stopped to help Joel?
Teenage boy and girl
Who did the boys ask permission to go to the park?
Joel's dad
What did the teens tell Joel to do immediately?
Go to the police
What did Mrs. Zabrinski tell Joel that Tony was afraid to do?
Swim
What did Joel dare Tony to do?
Swim to the sandbar
Who comes to Tony’s house?
The police
How did Joel know that Tony wasn’t playing a joke on him?
Tony's clothes are still on the beach.
What does it mean to be on your honor?
Tell the truth
What did Tony and Joel try to sell last summer?
Decorative pennies
Who made it to the sandbar first?
Joel
Who does Joel ask for help?
Teenagers in a passing car
What park were Tony and Joel going to?
Starved Rock
What was Tony’s name for the river?
Old man river
What happened to Joel when he dove down in the river trying to find Tony?
He got caught in the current and almost got sucked under the water.
Where were the boys supposed to be going?
Starved Rock
What did Joel tell his father when he first asked him where Tony was?
He said that he was on the road to Starved Rock.
What was in the plastic bag that the police had?
Tony's clothes
What was the boys’ original plan for the day?
Climb the bluffs at Starved Rock
What did Tony pretend to be when he stood up?
A prehistoric monster
What river were Tony and Joel swimming in?
Vermillion
Who babysat Bobby?
Mrs. Zabrinski
Does Joel redeem his honor?
Yes, he eventually tells the truth.