chapter 8
caribou
Garraty spots this person screaming and fighting with the police on the side of the road
percy's mother
This boy, known for his constant complaining, finally gets "ticketed" (shot) after his shoe comes off and he stops to fix it
Mike
Scramm's final act of defiance is refusing to look at these people as they approach him.
the soldiers
Upon entering Bangor, the walkers are met with this, which Garraty describes as a "wall of sound."
crowd
How many warnings does Garraty have by the end of his "laughing jag"?
three
This walker catches a slice of the fruit and shares it with Garraty and McVries
collie Parker
This walker, once considered the strongest and the favorite to win, finally admits he has pneumonia and is "finished."
Scramm
This is the sound the "half-track" makes that haunts Garraty's dreams and waking hours.
low hum
This specific landmark in Bangor is mentioned as a point they pass, symbolizing a transition into the city's heart.
Hammond Street Hill
b a letter opener
This specific fruit is offered to the boys as a symbol of "relief and indulgence" during the scorching heat
watermelon
Garraty begins to suffer from this "phantom" sensation where he feels like he is walking while actually standing still, or vice versa.
vertigo
After Scramm dies, the group size drops to this many walkers remaining
less than 50
This character tries to help Olson one last time, but realizes Olson is already "dead" inside.
garraty
what happens to make garraty have a mental breakdown
the crying boy being run over by the soldiers
While others enjoy the fruit, this specific character is notably rejected and doesn't get any watermelon himself
mcvries
Stebbins reveals that he is the "base" or the "floor" of the walk, comparing himself to this specific part of a house.
foundation
The boys cross this body of water as they leave Oldtown
Penobscot River
During the chaos in Bangor, McVries admits he doesn't want to win; he just wants to do this.
see the end of die with dignity
what milestone did the walkers reach during chapter 8
they surpassed 100 miles
Immediately after the watermelon incident, the crowd’s detachment is highlighted when this object belonging to a small boy goes "cartwheeling" between Garraty's legs
baseball cap
The boys pass a sign indicating they are approaching this city, which is a major milestone in the race.
bangor
This is the specific reason the boys feel Scramm's death more heavily than the others; they viewed him as the "most" this.
invincible
not anymore I guess
This is the name Garraty gives to the feeling of the crowd's eyes "eating" his skin.
the itch