Cub
Review and Assess, p. 108. Would you like to be an apprentice pilot? Why or why not?
Yes because adventure, travel and responsibility make being a pilot a desirable job.
Review and Assess, p. 109
2. How is the conflict between Twain and Mr. Brown finally worked out?
Review and Assess, p. 109. What unexpected action does Twain do, given the historical context?
HINT: in Twain's time apprentices had no rights.
Twain knows that striking a pilot is a punishable offense, but he "pounds" Brown in spite of the law.
The verb judge means "to decide in a court of law." Complete each sentence using "judicious" or "judgment."
1. I do not make a ______ about his behavior.
2. My gym teacher is a _____referee.
1. judgment
2. judicious
Review and Assess, p. 108
2B. Why are cub pilots assigned to work with experienced pilots?
Experienced pilots train cub pilots.
Review and Assess, p. 108
2a. For about how long did Twain serve as a pilot's apprentice?
HINT: the answer is in the first paragraph from p. 100
Twain served as an apprentice for approximately two and a half years.
Review and Assess, p. 108
2c Why is Brown's treatment of Twain unfair?
Brown ignores Twain, asks him to do impossible tasks, criticizes him, and speaks in unpleasant and disrespectful ways.
Review and Assess, p. 108
4a. How does the captain react to Twain's beating of Brown?
HINT: the answer is in the last paragraph of page 107
The captain tells Twain that he (Twain) has committed a very serious crime, but the captain is also glad that Twain beat Brown.
Review and Assess, p. 108
4b. What are the captain's feelings about Brown? How do you know?
HINT: the captain told Twain that he was glad he beat Brown.
The captain does not like Brown. He is happy with Twain thrashing (beating) Brown; he encourages Brown to quit.
Review and Assess, p. 108
5a. Do you think Twain should have hit Brown? Explain.
No, because we shouldn't act violently.
Review and Assess, p. 108
5b. Under what circumstances, if a any, should physical force be used to solve a problem?
Physical force should be used only when no other solutions work or when someone needs protection.
Review and Assess, p. 109
4. Explain how Twain's reactions are influenced by the laws, customs, and expectations of his time.
He took all the bad treatment from Brown up until he defended Henry, why is this?
Twain is respectful of authority and wants to obey the laws of the land and the rules of the ship.
Review and Assess, p. 108
3b How do you know Brown treated other cub pilots the same way he treated Twain?
HINT: read George Ritchie..."Gway from the wheel!" on page 103.
George Ritchie's teasing indicates that he knows from personal experience how Brown is treating Twain.
Review and Assess, p. 108
3c Is Brown's treatment of Twain the result of personal dislike or an overall attitude? Explain.
HINT: read George Ritchie... "G'way the wheel!" on page 103.
Brown treats everyone badly; his mistreatment of cub pilots is well-known- Twain is no exception.
Review and Assess, p. 109
1.List three occasions in the narrative in which Twain and Brown are involved in a conflict.
HINT:
1. first dialogues on page 102
2. read "This was simply... luxury of swearing."
3. read "It was pilot law...which stretched him out."
The two are involved in conflict at their first meeting, again when Brown forces Twain to round the boat, and again when Twain protects Henry by attacking Brown.
6. Complete a chart to show the difference between the literal and figurative meanings of idioms.
I ascended to the pilot-house in fine feather... literal: wearing feathers figurative: good attitude
I lost my head in a quarter of a minute... literal: beheaded figurative: stopped thinking
What is a verb phrase?
A main verb and its helping verbs such as be, been, am, are, is, was, were, do, does, did, have, has, had, can, could, will, would, may, might, shall, should, must.
Underline the verb phrase once and the main verb twice. Then, circle each helping verb.
1. I had long ago learned what that meant...
2. I could feel those yellow eyes upon me...
1. had learned, verb phrase; learned, MV; had, HV
2. could feel, verb phrase; feel, MV; could, HV
What is an idiom?
An expression that has a certain meaning understood in a particular language or region.
What is conflict between characters?
It is the struggle between two or more characters with opposing needs or wants.
Review and Assess, p. 109
2. What are the two sides of the conflict between Twain and Brown? Fill out a graphic organizer like this one to show details that contribute to the conflict.
inexperienced demanding
self-control temper
apologetic accusing
pleasing bully
Review and Assess, p. 108
3a. How does George Ritchie (the other cub pilot) tease Twain?
HINT: he says some things to him when Twain is in charge of steering the wheel.
Read from George Ritchie... "G'way from the wheel?" on page 103
George Ritchie teases (make fun or attempt to provoke in a playful way) Twain by imitating Brown.
Match each vocabulary word with the word or phrase closest in meaning.
1.furtive a. wise and careful
2. indulgent b. false motive used to hide a real intention
3. pretext c. freed from the control of another
4. judicious d. done in secret
5. intimation e. mild and tolerant
6. emancipated f. hint or suggestion
1. d
2. e
3. b
4. a
5. f
6. c
Underline the verb phrase once and the main verb twice. Then, circle each helping verb.
1. Then he would jump from the bench...
2. The racket had brought everybody to the hurricane deck...
3. He would scold you for shaving a shore...
1. would jump, verb phrase; jump, MV; would, HV
2. had brought, verb phrase; brought, MV; had, HV
3. would scold, verb phrase; scold, MV; would, HV
What is historical context?
The customs, laws, and expectations of the time period.