Killing Mr. Griffin Chapter 12

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Killing Mr. Griffin Chapter 12

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1.

Please type your FULL NAME: First and Last NamePlease type the PERIOD you have ESL Level 4 ReadingPlease type the name of your TEACHER
2.

Why didn't Mark have Sue come with them to Mr. Griffin?
- A.
  
  Sue is a girl.
- B.
  
  Sue asked to not be involved and Mark said she could stay home.
- C.
  
  Mark felt Sue wouldn't be able to handle being involved in the burrying Mr. Griffin, and would break down and tell on them.
Correct Answer
C. Mark felt Sue wouldn't be able to handle being involved in the burrying Mr. Griffin, and would break down and tell on them.

Explanation
Mark felt that Sue wouldn't be able to handle the situation of burying Mr. Griffin and would likely break down and reveal their secret. Therefore, he made the decision to not have Sue come with them to Mr. Griffin.

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3.

Did Sue end up telling the police what Mark asked her to?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Part of it. The other part just slipped out.
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
The answer "Yes" indicates that Sue did end up telling the police what Mark asked her to. The additional statement "Part of it. The other part just slipped out." suggests that while Sue did disclose some information, she unintentionally revealed more than intended.

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4.

Who stood up for Sue in the car ride to Mr. Griffin?
- A.
  
  Mark
- B.
  
  David
- C.
  
  Betsy
- D.
  
  Jeff
Correct Answer
B. David

Explanation
David stood up for Sue in the car ride to Mr. Griffin.

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5.

What does Betsy do when she first sees Mr. Griffin?
- A.
  
  Wants to jump on his body.
- B.
  
  Tells the boys where to burry the body.
- C.
  
  Beings to dig with the shovel.
- D.
  
  Comments about the flies on him and then says she is going to the river.
Correct Answer
D. Comments about the flies on him and then says she is going to the river.

Explanation
When Betsy first sees Mr. Griffin, she comments about the flies on him, which suggests that he may be dead or decomposing. After making this observation, she mentions that she is going to the river, indicating that she is likely going to wash away the flies or clean herself. This response implies that Betsy is repulsed by the sight of Mr. Griffin covered in flies and wants to distance herself from the situation.

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6.

Who is the first person to shovel?
- A.
  
  Jeff
- B.
  
  Mark
- C.
  
  David
- D.
  
  Betsy
Correct Answer
A. Jeff

Explanation
Based on the given options, Jeff is the first person to shovel.

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7.

What does Mark think they should do with Mr. Griffins checks and credit cards?
- A.
  
  Spend them
- B.
  
  Get rid of them
- C.
  
  Send them to a friend in Denver, CO. for him to use them.
- D.
  
  Send them back to his wife
Correct Answer
C. Send them to a friend in Denver, CO. for him to use them.

Explanation
Mark believes that they should send Mr. Griffin's checks and credit cards to a friend in Denver, CO. for him to use them.

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8.

What does Jeff realize when talking to Betsy at the picnic area?
- A.
  
  Betsy is a girly girl.
- B.
  
  Betsy likes Mark and not him.
- C.
  
  Betsy is going to tell the police on them.
Correct Answer
B. Betsy likes Mark and not him.

Explanation
Jeff realizes that Betsy likes Mark and not him when talking to her at the picnic area.

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9.

What does David put on Mr. Griffin when they were burrying him?
- A.
  
  His ring
- B.
  
  His shirt
- C.
  
  His pants
- D.
  
  His jacket
Correct Answer
D. His jacket

Explanation
David puts Mr. Griffin's jacket on him when they were burying him.

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10.

How did Mark's personality change in this chapter?
- A.
  
  He became excited and alive from the situation.
- B.
  
  He became depressed because David yelled at him.
- C.
  
  He was sad because he realized that Mr. Griffin passed away.
Correct Answer
A. He became excited and alive from the situation.

Explanation
In this chapter, Mark's personality underwent a transformation as he became excited and alive from the situation. This implies that something happened or a situation occurred that sparked a positive change in Mark's demeanor. The details of what exactly caused this change are not provided, but it can be inferred that Mark's enthusiasm and liveliness were a result of a positive experience or event that took place in the chapter.

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11.

Why did Betsy get picked to drive Mr. Griffin's car?
- A.
  
  She loves to drive new cars.
- B.
  
  She offered to do it.
- C.
  
  She was wanted to be part of this somehow, but couldn't look at the dead body.
- D.
  
  She was a girl and Mark believed they wouldn't be looking for a girl in Mr. Griffin's car.
Correct Answer
D. She was a girl and Mark believed they wouldn't be looking for a girl in Mr. Griffin's car.

Explanation
Mark believed that Betsy would be a less suspicious choice to drive Mr. Griffin's car because she was a girl. He thought that the authorities would not suspect a girl's involvement in the crime, so he chose Betsy to drive the car.

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12.

Once David and Betsy park Mr. Griffin's car, what do they do?
- A.
  
  Cry... They both break down.
- B.
  
  Wipe away their fingerprints.
- C.
  
  Call Mark to pick them up.
- D.
  
  Turn out of the parking lot because a cop was following them.
Correct Answer
B. Wipe away their fingerprints.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Wipe away their fingerprints." This suggests that David and Betsy are trying to remove any evidence of their presence in Mr. Griffin's car. This action implies that they may have engaged in some sort of illegal or suspicious activity, as they want to avoid being linked to the car.

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13.

At the very end of the chapter, the policeman ...
- A.
  
  Started to follow them
- B.
  
  Ignored them
- C.
  
  Started chasing them out of the airport
- D.
  
  Recognized Betsy
Correct Answer
D. Recognized Betsy

Explanation
The correct answer is "recognized Betsy." This suggests that the policeman at the end of the chapter identified or remembered Betsy, possibly due to her appearance or some previous encounter. This implies that Betsy may have some significance or connection to the storyline, which could potentially lead to further developments in the plot.

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Killing Mr. Griffin Chapter 12

Please type your FULL NAME: First and Last NamePlease type the PERIOD you have ESL Level 4 ReadingPlease type the name of your TEACHER

Why didn't Mark have Sue come with them to Mr. Griffin?

Did Sue end up telling the police what Mark asked her to?

Who stood up for Sue in the car ride to Mr. Griffin?

What does Betsy do when she first sees Mr. Griffin?

Who is the first person to shovel?

What does Mark think they should do with Mr. Griffins checks and credit cards?

What does Jeff realize when talking to Betsy at the picnic area?

What does David put on Mr. Griffin when they were burrying him?

How did Mark's personality change in this chapter?

Why did Betsy get picked to drive Mr. Griffin's car?

Once David and Betsy park Mr. Griffin's car, what do they do?

At the very end of the chapter, the policeman ...