Chapter 1
When Cal says, "I know he always has my best interests at heart. He just wants to take good care of me," the reader can infer that Cal understands what about his father? (pg 10)
He understands that his father wants to be a good father. He understands that his father takes pride in being a good father. He understands that he is the most imporant thing in his father's life.
At the bottom of page 16, when Cal says, "The sun is a few fingers past the top of the sky when we finish eating," this is done to show the reader what?
Neither person owns a watch. They use methods other than a clock to keep time.
Based on the title of chapter 3 ("Tracking"), the reader can conclude that Pop and Cal are...
Looking for the person who stole Mrs. Euler's belongings. Tracking down the thief.
What does Pop say to Mrs. Euler confirm our conclusion about why they did not take all of Jack's money? (pg.38)
"What Cal and I did was not for money."
To become less of something
What is "decrease"?
To send something from one place to another, especially a product or purchased good.
What is "ship"?
Even though the characters in Pops' story are monsters, Cal can infer that they represent what? (pg. 10)
Challenges that he must overcome in some way
On page 17, Pop and Cal come upon a proptery that has three signs and the second two are newer. Based on Pop's reaction to the second and third signs, what can the reader infer?
'The first of those newer symbols is a square with a slanted roof and an X drawn through it. The second is a triangle with two raised hands.
"Dang and blast," Pop says. It's as near to cussing as he ever gets.'
The signs are bad news for hobos
Go to page 30. It says:
"I look down at what he is pointing at with the tip of his measuring stick.
There, in the soft earth, is the print of a man's right boot.
Pop puts his own right foot next to it, presses down to man an impression of his own, then steps back."
Why do you think Pop did this?
He is gathering clues that will help him figure out who the chicken thief is.
Why can the reader infer that Cal and Pop respect nature? (pg. 39)
Because they clean up Jack's campsite even though it's not really their responsibility
of or relating to animals that migrate
What is "migratory"?
A scientist who studies human cultures, customs, religious practices, etc.
Anthropologist
What can the reader infer after reading the following exerpt from the passage? (pg.12)
"Morning, Captain," Pop says, snapping a salute. His voice is friendly and polite. I'm glad of that. When my father's voice is otherwise, things may not turn out so well."
The reader can infer that Cal is able to determine his father's mood by the tone of his responses to people.
Pop and Cal decide to go to the house anyway even though one of the signs meant that the homeowner had a gun. What does this tell you about their character?
Pop and Cal are brave because they aren't afraid to get hurt. Pop and Cal believe that honor is important because they are risking their safety to make things right.
What two conclusions did Pop and Cal come to after studying the boot print?
The reader can infer that Cal learns the ways of the road fast to help him cope with what?
The death of his mother. Learning helps him take his mind off of the painful experience.
Another word for spin
What is "rotate"?
A device that sends out small particles or signals
What is "emitter"?
What can the reader infer based on the excerpt listed?
Go to page 12 and read from, "A big man on an equally big white horse..." to the middle of page 13 "...Dark Continent are not treated fair."
The reader can infer that Cal and Pop are not white. The reader can infer that Cal and Pop have skin dark enough to be considered Negroes. The reader can infer that while Cal and Pop have very dark skin, they are not Negroes. The reader can infer that as dark as Cal and Pops' skin is, it is safer for them to point out that they are not Negroes.
On page 19, it reads:
"Edith," Pop calls out. "That you in there?"
What can the reader conclude based on this exchange between Pop and the woman inside the house?
He recognizes her by the sound of her voice.
Name three pieces of evidence that Pop and Cal used to conclude that the man they tracked down was the actual thief. (pg. 33)
They found the cut up chicken parts, her pot and they saw the cut across his boot heel as he was sleeping.
Read the following excerpt from page 44:
"Then Mom would grab him by the arm or the shoulder and pretend she was going to beat him up before they ended up laughing together in a hug that always included me."
What can the reader infer about Pop and Cal's lives before Mom passed away?
They were part of a happy and loving family.
When the customs and cultures of the majority group are forced onto the members of a minority group
What is "assimilation"?
a rotating machine that creates energy by moving air or water through it, similar to a fan or boat motor.
What is "turbine"?
On page 13 it says, "Here in the South, though I have never understood why, those whose great-grandparents are from the Dark Continent are not treated fair." In order to understand this statement, the reader has to be able to conclude that the "Dark Continent" he is referring to is which actual continent?
The continent that he is referring to is Africa.
Go to page 20 and read from, '"Edith," he says...' to "...know it so well."
Based on Cal's reaction to Pop and Edith's exchange with each other the reader can infer that Cal believes what?
Pop and Edith may have dated in the past.
Why can Pop accurately conclude that Jack has more money in his purse? (pg. 36)
Because he can see that Jack is pinching the purse in the middle and is probably keeping all of the money from falling
Read the paragraph at the bottom of page 46 that starts, "Never try to jump.." and ends at the top of page 47 with, "...cutting through butter." Based on this observation, the reader can infer that Cal has probably seen what?
Cal has probably seen hobos lose arms, legs and probably worse trying to grab onto the train with one arm/hand.
To discharge something out of something else (two words)
What are "spew" and "eruption"?
Doing the most work while using the least amount of energy.
What is "efficient"?
On page 14, Red (the man on the horse with the shotgun) tells Pop and Cal to stop by his place and his wife will set them up with something to eat. Pop replies by saying, "But we, my boy and me, we would like to work for what's offered. Might you need some wood split or a fence mended?" Why might Pop and Cal insist on working for a meal instead of accepting a free one handed to them? (Think about the ethical code stated on page 15)
If they accept a free meal, they will feel like the person feeding them will have a certain amount of control or power over them. They don't want to feel like they owe someone. They don't want someone feeling like they owe them something.
On page 26, Cal discovers a bull snake wrapped around his leg. Pop put it on a blanket near the fire and said to it, "You keep watch...We give you heat, you keep us safe." What does this statement allow the reader to infer about bull snakes?
Bull snakes aren't poisonous/venomous snakes. Bull snakes keep other dangerous pests/critters/animals away.
Pop and Cal track down Jack for stealing Mrs. Euler's belongings. Two items they retrieve and one they cannot (chickens). Do they take all of Jack's money? Why or why not? Use evidence from the story to support your answer pgs. 36 & 37
No, they do not take all of Jack's money. According to the text he has 11 quarters, 4 fifty cent pieces, two silver dollars and a dime. They take two fifty cent pieces to cover the cost of the chickens. Pop and Cal do not take the rest because they have a code of honor and the purpose of tracking him down was to recover the lost items, not to rob him.
Read the paragraph at the bottom of page 49 that starts, "As soon as I did that..." to the top of page 50, ending with "...taking care of him."
The reader can infer that Pop feels _________ in this moment because _____________.
embarassed; his son saw him lose control and hurt somebody.
Easily seen, recognized or noticed
What is "Prominent"?
Someone who fights against a current system of government or authority and is willing to risk their freedom
Who is a "revolutionary"?