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  • What showed Emile was a respected leader by the end of the story?
    and everyone was happy with him as captain.
    His team won a medal
  • Why did René and Lucien ask Emile to be their captain instead of Paul?
    Because Paul was too heavy and they believed they could go faster with Emile.
  • What made Jacques and Emile excited when they first arrived in Paris?
    They saw the new subway and the busy streets with elegant people.
  • How did the Dutch rowers react after losing the semifinal?
    They congratulated the French team and showed good sportsmanship.
  • What happened to the Dutch team after a kilometer?
    They began to get tired and slowed down.
  • Why did Jacques shout “Not so fast!” during practice?
    Because calling too fast made the boat go slower.
  • Why did Emile think Paul was a great captain at first?
    Because he was experienced and had been chosen to go to the Olympics.
  • What made Emile a good captain despite his small size?
    and knew the rhythm for rowing.
    gave clear orders
    He was light
  • What did the Dutch captain look like in the semifinal?
    He was big and heavier than Emile.
  • What did René say to reassure Emile before the semifinal started?
    “Just relax and give the orders. We’ll be fine.”
  • What did Jacques see that surprised him during the team’s practice?
    smaller captain.
    The Dutch team had a new
  • How did the Dutch team initially perform in the race?
    They started off very fast and took the lead.
  • What did Emile shout during the semifinal to guide his teammates?
    “In
    out!” to keep the rowing rhythm.
  • What did Jacques notice about the Dutch team that seemed unusual?
    They had a new captain who looked small.
  • Why was Emile worried before the semifinal?
    The Dutch team's captain looked big and strong
    and Emile felt nervous about competing.
  • What lesson did Emile learn about being a good captain?
    A good captain knows the right rhythm and doesn’t rush.
  • What made Emile feel better about replacing Paul?
    Paul reassured him by saying it was best for the team and for France.
  • How did Emile feel when René and Lucien first asked him to be their captain?
    He couldn't believe it and felt like it was a dream come true.
  • What kind of medals did Emile and his team win?
    Emile received a silver medal.
  • How did Jacques feel when Emile received his silver medal?
    He felt proud of Emile.
  • What role did Emile play in the boat races?
    He was the captain
    giving commands and setting the rhythm.
  • What made Jacques and Emile amazed during their first visit to Paris?
    and how people dressed.
    The subway
    the crowds
  • Why did the team train every day at the rowing club?
    Because they wanted to get better and win races by working as a team.
  • What advice did René give to Emile before the semifinal?
    and that they’d be fine.
    He told him to relax and give the orders
  • Why was the year 1900 special in Paris?
    Because it was the year of both the Olympic Games and the World's Fair.
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