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What was Stuart's main concern as he prepared for his outing with Harriet?
What was Stuart's main concern as he prepared for his outing with Harriet?
- He didn't have the right clothes to wear.
- The weather might ruin their plans. (correct)
- He was not familiar with canoeing.
- His canoe might not be ready.
What item did Harriet carry with her when she arrived?
What item did Harriet carry with her when she arrived?
- A camera
- A picnic basket
- A box of peppermints (correct)
- A fishing rod
What did Stuart do to prepare himself before Harriet arrived?
What did Stuart do to prepare himself before Harriet arrived?
- He read a book on navigating.
- He went for a swim.
- He tried on different shirts. (correct)
- He practiced canoeing techniques.
What was the state of Stuart's emotions as five o'clock approached?
What was the state of Stuart's emotions as five o'clock approached?
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What does the phrase "broken dreams" refer to in the context of the story?
What does the phrase "broken dreams" refer to in the context of the story?
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Stuart's Canoe Trip
- Stuart plans a canoe trip with Harriet Ames.
- He spends the afternoon preparing, changing clothes, nervous about the date.
- Stuart is anxious about the weather, worried it might rain.
- Harriet arrives at 5 pm for the canoe trip.
- Stuart is excited, trying to appear cool and collected.
- He leads Harriet to the shore where he hid the canoe.
- The canoe is missing.
- It is found damaged and messed up, possibly by boys playing with it.
- Stuart is devastated, feeling like his plans are ruined.
- He blames the canoe's condition on the boys, refusing to go on the trip.
- Harriet offers to go to the dance with him, but Stuart declines.
- He decides to leave the next morning, even though it is raining.
- He feels heartbroken, losing his chance for a romantic evening with Harriet.
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