Chapter 14: The Perilous Road

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Key Words to Know

rolled

to move smoothly by turning over
"The smoke and dust rolled and roiled among the trees."

roiled

to stir up and make messy or muddy
"The smoke and dust rolled and roiled among the trees."

Chapter 14 Quiz: Pages 150–156

Test your knowledge of Chapter 14 with this fun and interactive quiz!

1. The first thing Chris wanted to do when he got home was -----.





2. As Chris headed for home he saw ---- on the road.





3. Chris told his pappy -----.





4. Silas -----.




5. On the way to the cabin Chris spotted ----.





6. The events of the battle -----.




Resolution and Growth


Final Character Snapshot – Chris Then and Now

The novel ends with Chris’s internal transformation nearly complete.

Instructions:

Create a “Character Portrait” poster. Include the following:

• a drawn or symbolic image of Chris

• quotes from the beginning and end of the book showing his change

• traits and beliefs “before” and “after”