Characters
Who are the two main characters in the story?
Kim and Dave
What triggers the events of the story?
Dave retrieving a brown box from the bin
What is the central theme of the story?
danger of curiosity
Where does the story take place?
Barcelona
What year was the story published?
1996
What is Dave's defining characteristic in the story that made him go alone with Kim instead of with the school group?
Curiosity
What do Kim and Dave find in the box?
drugs
How does the story explore friendship?
Kim and Dave supporting each other during the crisis
What specific part of Barcelona is highlighted during the chase?
the narrow streets of the old town
Who wrote "Run for your Life"?
Stephen Waller
What does the man with dark eyes carry as a weapon?
a knife
Where does the man with dark eyes chase Kim?
narrow streets of Barcelona's old town
What lesson does the story teach about being cautious?
to think before acting impulsively
How does the setting contribute to the tension in the story?
the labyrinth-like streets making escape more difficult
What object does Dave find that leads to trouble?
a brown box
What is Kim's reaction to danger throughout the story?
bravery and quick thinking
How do Kim and Dave finally get out of trouble?
contacting the police
How does the story show importance of quick thinking?
Kim's ability to escape and find help
What cultural activity do Kim and Dave participate in while in Barcelona?
What do the stolen items in the box represent?
Who helps Kim escape from the man in the old town?
a local police officer
Why were Kim and Dave in Barcelona in the first place?
to learn Spanish
What theme does the setting of Barcelona add to the story?
the unpredictability of being in a foreign place
How does the setting symbolize danger and excitement?
the contrast between the vibrant tourist city and its hidden dangers
How does the story end?
Kim and Dave safely getting out of the problem and the man is caught.