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Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Comprehension 1
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Bonus
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a contest between two people to settle an issue
What is a duel?
100
small or few
What is measly?
100
What led up to the boys making the bet? What were the boys talking about?
Tom did not want to eat his salmon casserole the night before. Billy said he would eat just about anything.
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Who is on Billy's side in the bet?
Tom
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not moving in opinions, does not listen
What is stubborn?
200
people that see something take place
What are witnesses?
200
a liar or someone that argues a lot
What is a fink?
200
What does Billy have to do to win the bet?
Eat fifteen worms
200
Who are the two boys that are finding the worms for Billy to eat?
Alan and Joe
200
What is Billy going to buy if he wins the bet?
a mini bike
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something done quietly or secretly so it does not to attract attention
What is furtively?
300
examine or inspect closely or thoroughly
What is to scrutinize?
300
What will Billy win if he completes the bet?
50 dollars
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Why does Billy get mad at the other boys before he eats his first worm?
It was a big night crawler instead of an earth worm
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What are some character traits that describe Billy?
Brave, fearless, funny, dirty, crazy answers may vary
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secretive and underhanded
What is devious?
400
shaking or trembling
What is quavering?
400
Why does Billy stretch and train before eating the first worm?
For every other dare he has done he had to get in shape to he thought it might help with the worm too.
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What does Billy act like after he eats his first worm?
He acts like a bird
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spread out over a large area
What is sprawling?
500
being observant
What is obsequiously?
500
suggesting danger, threatening
What is menacing?
500
Is this Billy's first dare or bet?
No
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Who put all their winter clothes on last summer and walked up and down Main Street for a dare?
Billy
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What does Billy put on his first worm?
ketchup and mustard