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The narrator is a daring. True or false
false
The narrator and Jaime were picking blueberries. True or False
False
Where did Jamie take his little sister Martha.
To the school
What risk does Jamie take to get his friend and Martha home during the thunderstorm?
Take a ride from a stranger.
Why do the children agree to collect Japanese beetles from Mrs. Houser's yard? Give 2 reasons.
They will get paid and it will be fun to step all over her lawn.
Why didn't Jamie's friend help him after he was stung?
He ignored him because he thought Jamie was trying to get attention.
Was Jamie allergic to bees? Yes or no?
Yes
What is one thing that the narrator will miss doing with Jamie now that he is gone?
Morse code- sending signals to each other.
Why didn't the narrator want to go to Jamie's funeral at first?
He didn't want to believe that Jamie was really dead.
Why did the narrator finally cry?
He felt alone and frightened knowing he must go on without Jamie
Name 2 character traits for Jamie?
daring, dangerous, annoying
Give an example of something Jamie did that was dangerous in the story?
He stole apples from the farm or he hitchhiked.
Why does the narrator refuse to eat until after the funeral?
He was too upset. Eating is enjoyable and he is not ready to do that.
Why did the narrator pick blackberries at the end of the story?
It was something he and Jamie did together. It was a way to remember him.
Why did the narrator go into Mrs. Mullins' garden?
It was peaceful.
What is a game the narrator and Jamie used to play together using flashlights?
They played morse code.
