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Who is the Scout Master?
Mr. Brenkman
100
What did Horse do when he didn't have a can opener?
He used the hatchet which made the beans go everywhere
100
What was the weather like when they crossed the bridge?
foggy/rainy
100
to shout in a deep voice
bellow
100
competitor
rival
200
Who gets lost on the subway?
Max
200
Why is the opening of the story something that makes you want to keep reading?
The boys have to go camping, but never left the city before
200
What was the problem with the hatchet?
It was dull
200
jealous
envious
200
in a very self-satisfied way
smugly
300
Where do the Scout's live? Where did they camp?
Brooklyn/New Jersey
300
Why do you think the main character doesn't want to be the first person to suggest going home?
He wants to be tough and doesn't want his friends to think he's a wimp
300
How do the main characters prepare for their camping trip?
They pack their backpacks with different items they think they need for camping
300
huge, enormous
immense
300
to stand with a leg on either side
straddle
400
What is the importance of the title in the story?
Scout's Honor is making a promise, the boys make a promise to never tell about their camping experience.
400
Name three things the Scouts brought with them
mattress, PB&J, soda, beans, hatchet, flashlight, umbrella, blanket, compass, hotdogs, crackers, etc.
400
Do you think the main character will think differently about being "tough enough"?
Yes! Because people can be tough in many different ways.
400
to beat, as in with the fists
pummel
400
a feeling of doubt or mistrust
suspicion
500
What are the three things Scouts have to do to pass to the next rank?
Scout Spirit, Scout Participation, Scout Craft
500
What year did the story take place?
1946
500
Name three difficulties they encounter
problems on the subway, rain/fog on the bridge, no sense of direction, lack of tools, etc
500
to reply in a quick or unkind way
retort
500
an opening that allows gas, liquid, or smoke to escape
vent