93 pages • 3 hours read
William BellCrabbe
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1986A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following best demonstrates Crabbe’s desire for independence?
A) His fall into the Trout River
B) His reaction to Coach Grant’s accusations
C) The hospital admissions chart
D) The camp he shares with Mary
2. What aspect of Crabbe’s personality is demonstrated clearly in his interactions with Dr. Browne?
A) His lack of awareness of his own privilege
B) His desire to take responsibility for his own decisions
C) His distrust of adult authority figures
D) His belief that nature can be transformative
3. Which term describes a flaw that Crabbe sees in most adults?
A) Cowardice
B) Hypocrisy
C) Cruelty
D) Greed
4. What does Crabbe imagine will happen on his journey into the North?
A) He thinks that his success there will finally prove to the adults in his life that he knows more than they give him credit for.
B) He thinks that suffering and going without the comforts he is used to will teach him to appreciate his privilege.
C) He thinks that spending time away from his parents will give him more perspective on his conflicts with them.
D) He thinks that he will be transformed into a stronger and more independent version of himself.
