Chapter 3: The Perilous Road

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Key Words to Know

dire

extremely serious or dangerous
"But if she can't make out the dark figure, she'll die within a year of a dire disease."

peril

serious and immediate danger
"Whoever it was would go on by and never know that under his feet Chris Brabson hung by his fingertips in the direst kind of peril. "

Chapter 3 Quiz: Pages 26–34

Test your knowledge of Chapter 3 with this fun and interactive quiz!

1. While Chris was hanging onto the rock he heard the Yankee soldiers talking about -----.





2. What did Chris wish he could do as he was hanging on the bluff?





3. Who rescued Chris?




4. Jethro gave Chris ---- to make him feel better.





5. What is a pawpaw?





6. Jethro said he supported the ------.



7. The main idea of Chapter 3 is ------.




Symbolism in the Story

Objects that Have a Deeper Meaning

In Chapter 3, Jethro gives Chris pawpaws to help him recover from his near-death incident. What are pawpaws?

 

Begin a list of symbols from the novel along with their symbolic meanings. Items like pawpaws, the hunting shirt, and ginger snaps represent survival, family, and growing empathy.

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