On Eagle River by Ruth Siburt
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1. During the fishing trip, who gave instructions for paddling the canoe?

   1.   ?    Each person just knew what to do.
   2.   ?    Grandpa gave the instructions for paddling the 
      canoe.
   3.   ?    Devon gave instructions to Grandpa for paddling the canoe.

2. Had Devon been fishing on the river before?

   1.   ?    Grandpa took him often.
   2.   ?    Devon didn't want to go fishing on the river.
   3.   ?    Devon had heard about fishing the river from Clay

3. Why was Devon somewhat afraid of the logs in the river.

   1.   ?    They had to paddle around them.
   2.   ?    The logs could snag a canoe and cause the boat to sink.
   3.   ?    Catfish swam under the logs.
   4.   ?    Snakes loved to hide in logs.

4. Who went on the fishing trip with Grandpa and Devon?

   1.   ?    a snake from under a log
   2.   ?    no one
   3.   ?    an eagle

5. What did Grandpa want Devon to do when they rounded the bend?

   1.   ?    lift his paddle
   2.   ?    paddle on the left
   3.   ?    jump out of the boat
   4.   ?    watch for snakes

6. What made Devon laugh when they were near the best catfish hole in the river?

   1.   ?    Grandpa told him about gaters.
   2.   ?    Grandpa told a story about a snake eating a whole catfish.
   3.   ?    The eagle screeched and Grandpa asked the eagle if it had followed them?
   4.   ?    Devon thought Grandpa wanted him to jump into the water.

7. Did Grandpa agree with Clay's story about the snake that ate a whole fish?

   1.   ?    Yes, Grandpa agreed and he was very serious about the matter.
   2.   ?    No, Grandpa did not agree, but he did Devon to watch for snakes.
   3.   ?    No, Grandpa did not agree, but he told Devon to watch out for gaters!

8. Was the snake in Clay's story still around according to Grandpa?

   1.   ?    No, it was killed
   2.   ?    No, it was just "long gone"
   3.   ?    No, the gaters got it.

9. How does the reader know Grandpa was joking about gaters?

   1.   ?    He starts laughing
   2.   ?    The eagle starts screeching
   3.   ?    Devon starts laughing
   4.   ?    Grandpa winks at Devon

10. What did Grandpa tell the eagle about the fishing trip?

    1.   ?    Did you follow us?
    2.   ?    Catch your own fish!
    3.   ?    You're welcome to join us.
    4.   ?    All of the above.