The 11:59
Fox Hunt
Raymond's Run
Old Ben
Cub Pilot on the Mississippi
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What is the 11:59?
A death train
100
What is the first hint that something is strange about Leona Hu?
Andy has never seen her before.
100
In “Raymond’s Run”, why is Squeaky also called Mercury?
She is a very fast runner, like the god Mercury.
100
In Old Ben, where did Jesse find the snake?
In the woods
100
Twain tries to hold his temper when Brown gets angry in The Cub Pilot on the Mississippi, what does this describe?
Twain’s internal conflict
200
What is the legend of the Death Train?
Any porter who hears the whistle of the 11:59 has only twenty-four hours to live.
200
In the story, Fox Hunt, what does Lee end up being?
a fox
200
At the end of the story, “Raymond’s Run”, what does Squeaky realize about Raymond?
He has the makings of a fine runner.
200
Where was the setting of the story, Old Ben?
Jesse's farm
200
In “Cub Pilot on the Mississippi”, why were cub pilots assigned to work with experienced pilots?
Cub pilots would learn to handle river boats by watching and doing.
300
In “The 11:59” how does Lester try to cheat his fate?
He locks himself in his apartment.
300
Which of the following is an example of nonfiction? a. novel c. fairy tale b. short story d. textbook
textbook
300
What is the significance of the smile that Squeaky and Gretchen share?
It shows that they respect each other as athletes.
300
What was the snake’s name in Old Ben?
Old Ben
300
In “Cub Pilot on the Mississippi”, is Brown's treatment of Twain the result of a personal dislike or an overall attitude?
Brown is envious of Twain in particular.
400
How does Lester die in the 11:59?
He has a heart attack
400
What does studious mean?
devoted to learning
400
In Raymond’s Run, how does Squeaky feel about taking care of Raymond?
she feels like it is a chore
400
Which is not in the story, Old Ben? a. Jesse c. Dad b. Mom d. Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster
400
What does judicious mean?
showing sound judgment
500
Give a brief description of Lester in The 11:59.
He is very superstitious
500
What does tantalized mean?
tormented by something just out of reach
500
What does the word prodigy mean?
a wonder; an unusually talented person
500
What word describes Old Ben in the story, Old Ben? a. trusting c. cruel b. useless d. food
trusting
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What does indulgent mean?
tolerant; not strict or critical
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