DEATHWATCH Ch. 1-6

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Review of the novel DEATHWATCH chapters 1-6

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1.

A student earning money for college. (Madec or Ben)

Explanation
The correct answer is Ben because the question is asking which student is earning money for college. Since the answer options are Madec or Ben, and the correct answer is Ben, it can be inferred that Ben is the student who is earning money for college.

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2.

Has never lost a business deal. (Madec or Ben)

Explanation
The correct answer is Madec because the statement is referring to either Madec or Ben, and Madec is the one who has never lost a business deal.

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3.

Shot the prospector a second time. (Madec or Ben)

Explanation
Madec is the correct answer because the question is asking who should shoot the prospector a second time. Since Madec is mentioned in the question, it can be inferred that he is the one who should shoot the prospector again.

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4.

A businessman hunting bighorn sheep. (Madec or Ben)

Explanation
The correct answer is Madec because the question states that the businessman hunting bighorn sheep is either Madec or Ben. Since the answer provided is Madec, it implies that Madec is the businessman hunting bighorn sheep.

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5.

Was forced to remove most of his clothes. (Madec or Ben)

Explanation
The given statement suggests that someone was compelled to take off a significant portion of their clothing. Since the question asks whether it was Madec or Ben, the correct answer is Ben.

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6.

Wanted to take the prospector back to town. (Madec or Ben)

Explanation
The correct answer is Ben because the sentence states that someone wanted to take the prospector back to town. Since the question is asking who that person is, the answer would be Ben.

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7.

What did Madece shoot and kill?
- A.
  
  An ewe
- B.
  
  Nothing, he missed
- C.
  
  An old man
- D.
  
  A bighorn sheep
Correct Answer
C. An old man

Explanation
According to the given options, Madece shot and killed an old man.

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8.

What is the first deal that Madec makes with Ben?
- A.
  
  If Ben continues to be Madec's guide, Madec will double his money and give him a $100 bonus.
- B.
  
  If Ben kills a bighorn sheep, Madec will pay for his college.
- C.
  
  If Madec doesn't kill a sheep, Ben will be shot and killed.
- D.
  
  If Madec kills a sheep he will pay Ben to skin it.
Correct Answer
A. If Ben continues to be Madec's guide, Madec will double his money and give him a $100 bonus.

Explanation
The correct answer is that if Ben continues to be Madec's guide, Madec will double his money and give him a $100 bonus. This can be inferred from the given options, as the other options involve killing a sheep, paying for college, or being shot and killed.

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9.

Why does Madec shoot the prospector a second time?
- A.
  
  He enjoyed it.
- B.
  
  He wasn't really dead.
- C.
  
  Ben told Madec to shoot the old man.
- D.
  
  He wanted to frame Ben.
Correct Answer
D. He wanted to frame Ben.

Explanation
Madec shoots the prospector a second time because he wants to frame Ben for the murder. By shooting the prospector again, Madec creates the illusion that Ben killed the old man in cold blood. This serves as a way for Madec to shift the blame onto Ben and avoid taking responsibility for his own actions.

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10.

What did Ben find in the Tobacco pouch?
- A.
  
  Lead Pellets
- B.
  
  Batteries
- C.
  
  Tobacco
- D.
  
  Snake
Correct Answer
A. Lead Pellets

Explanation
Ben found lead pellets in the tobacco pouch.

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11.

Why does Madec purposely miss Ben with the Hornet?
- A.
  
  He wants to kill him.
- B.
  
  He can't aim because the high winds.
- C.
  
  He is trying to keep him from the water.
- D.
  
  He can't see him clearly.
Correct Answer
C. He is trying to keep him from the water.

Explanation
Madec purposely misses Ben with the Hornet because he is trying to keep him from reaching the water. This suggests that the water may pose a threat or be a means of escape for Ben, and Madec wants to prevent him from getting there.

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12.

To remind Ben that he's watching, Madec __________________.
- A.
  
  Shoots him.
- B.
  
  Shoots the rocks next to him.
- C.
  
  Screams his name.
- D.
  
  Drives over and tells him.
Correct Answer
B. Shoots the rocks next to him.

Explanation
In order to remind Ben that he's watching, Madec shoots the rocks next to him. This action serves as a warning or a signal to Ben, indicating that Madec is keeping a close eye on him. By shooting the rocks, Madec is able to get Ben's attention and remind him of his presence without causing any direct harm.

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13.

Ben made his first shoes out of ______________.
- A.
  
  Leather
- B.
  
  Animal skin
- C.
  
  Woodpecker nests
- D.
  
  Yucca plant
Correct Answer
C. Woodpecker nests

Explanation
Ben made his first shoes out of woodpecker nests. This suggests that Ben used an unconventional material to make his shoes. Woodpecker nests are not commonly used in shoemaking, which makes this answer unique and interesting.

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14.

In Chapter 6, When Ben woke up he heard Madec ____________.
- A.
  
  Driving away in the jeep.
- B.
  
  Emptying the catch basin.
- C.
  
  Killing a bighorn.
- D.
  
  Setting up camp.
Correct Answer
B. Emptying the catch basin.

Explanation
When Ben woke up, he heard Madec emptying the catch basin. This suggests that Madec was engaged in some sort of task related to the catch basin, which could imply that there was some issue or maintenance needed with it. This detail helps to set the scene and adds to the overall atmosphere of the chapter.

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15.

Where was Ben hit when Madec shot at him?(one word)

Correct Answer
cheek
face

Explanation
Ben was hit on his cheek and face when Madec shot at him.

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16.

What plant did Ben use to make his sandals? (one word)

Correct Answer
sotol

Explanation
Ben used sotol to make his sandals.

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17.

(True or False)Madec shot at Ben with the .358.

Correct Answer
False

Explanation
The statement suggests that Madec shot at Ben with the .358, but the correct answer is False, indicating that Madec did not shoot at Ben with the .358.

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18.

(True or False)Ben found a snake in the tin box.

Correct Answer
False

Explanation
The statement states that Ben found a snake in the tin box, but the answer is False. This means that the statement is incorrect and Ben did not find a snake in the tin box.

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19.

(True or False)Ben wasn't able to drink water from the catch basin.

Correct Answer
True

Explanation
The statement "Ben wasn't able to drink water from the catch basin" is true. This means that Ben was unable to consume water from the catch basin, indicating that either he did not have access to the catch basin or there was some obstacle preventing him from drinking water from it.

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20.

(True or False)Madec took the old man's clothes.

Correct Answer
True

Explanation
The statement "Madec took the old man's clothes" is true. This implies that Madec, the subject of the statement, did indeed take the clothes belonging to the old man.

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Deathwatch Ch. 1-6

A student earning money for college. (Madec or Ben)

Has never lost a business deal. (Madec or Ben)

Shot the prospector a second time. (Madec or Ben)

A businessman hunting bighorn sheep. (Madec or Ben)

Was forced to remove most of his clothes. (Madec or Ben)

Wanted to take the prospector back to town. (Madec or Ben)

What did Madece shoot and kill?

What is the first deal that Madec makes with Ben?

Why does Madec shoot the prospector a second time?

What did Ben find in the Tobacco pouch?

Why does Madec purposely miss Ben with the Hornet?

To remind Ben that he's watching, Madec __________________.

Ben made his first shoes out of ______________.

In Chapter 6, When Ben woke up he heard Madec ____________.

Where was Ben hit when Madec shot at him?(one word)

What plant did Ben use to make his sandals? (one word)

(True or False)Madec shot at Ben with the .358.

(True or False)Ben found a snake in the tin box.

(True or False)Ben wasn't able to drink water from the catch basin.

(True or False)Madec took the old man's clothes.