Question 6
Which event from the "Water Never Hurt a Man" best demonstrates how John has grown confident enough to be honest with his dad.
Question 6 options:
When John bites a chunk of his dad's ear off in the middle of the night and then admits that it was him and not a muskrat
When John admits that he was the one who cut their boat rope in the middle of the night causing them to wake up realizing they were in danger of floating beyond the point of no return into the Niagara Falls current and over the falls
When John tells his dad about his dream of running away and getting another job with the railroad
When John admits to his dad that he lost his whip
Question 7
"Which detail does the author of “Water Never Hurt a Man” include to demonstrate the idea that a person has the potential to find his/her courage in unique ways.
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Question 7 options:
"John, looking up, was afraid. He did not know what to do, but without warning his hands acted for him, and he struck at the square face with all his might."
"John's old enough to be a driver boy, he's coming along with me and the Bacconola."
"He was afraid of his father at night, afraid of the big belt and strong hands with hair on the fingers over the knuckles."
"That a way, Pop!" John yelled with pride. "Take off his other boot, too! Make him go barefoot in the mud, and while he's down, give him a wet-willy!"
Question 8
Which statement best demonstrates a main theme of "Water Never Hurt a Man"?
Question 8 options:
Conquering your fears makes you stronger
Never judge a person until you walk in his/her shoes
Everyone deserves his/her one great love in life.
If someone is bullying you, bite them as hard as you can until they bleed
Question 9
How does John change after the fight with the other driver boy in "Water Never Hurt a Man"?
Question 9 options:
John feels being a driver boy is too hard and wants to tie-by for the night and lie in his bunk
John has gained a new confidence and sense of pride in himself
John loses faith in his ability to defend himself and is afraid his father will be angry with him
John becomes arrogant and wants to be known as a bully of the canal like his father after he moves to the city and earns a million dollars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship as an American mixed martial arts champion
Question 10
From "Marigolds", which phrase best describe Lizabeth's character before the marigold incident?
Question 10 options:
immature and wanting to have fun
mature and willing to show compassion to others
a typical man trying to climb the social ladder
an unusually talented rich kid in the city
